Meaning of the word cogitate in English

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cogitate

US /ˈkɑː.dʒə.teɪt/
UK /ˈkɒdʒ.ɪ.teɪt/
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Verb

think deeply about something; meditate or reflect.

Example:
He paused to cogitate on the implications of his decision.
She spent the afternoon cogitating on the complex problem.