Meaning of the word ruminate in English
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ruminate
US /ˈruː.mə.neɪt/
UK /ˈruː.mə.neɪt/
Verb
1.
think deeply about something
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She spent hours ruminating on the meaning of life.
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He needed time to ruminate on the offer before making a decision.
2.
(of a ruminant) chew the cud
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Cows ruminate for hours each day.
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The sheep were quietly ruminating in the field.
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