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| lumpish |
unable to think quickly; dull; stupid. [1/3 definitions] |
| mature |
to work out or think out completely; perfect. [1/9 definitions] |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length; contemplate, muse, or ponder (sometimes fol. by "on" or "upon"). [2/3 definitions] |
| moralize |
to discuss or think about morality. [1/3 definitions] |
| muddle |
to think or act in a confused, disorganized, or uninformed manner. [1/6 definitions] |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. [2 definitions] |
| never mind |
used to tell someone to forget about something or to not worry or think about something. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. [1/2 definitions] |
| oppose |
to think, act, or be against; resist or obstruct. [2/3 definitions] |
| originality |
the capacity to think or act as an individual or in an original way. [1/3 definitions] |
| out of one's mind |
not able to think with a clear mind; insane. |
| outthink |
to think more rapidly, efficiently, or cunningly than. [1/2 definitions] |
| overthink |
combined form of think. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully; meditate. [1/2 definitions] |
| puzzle |
to think about something that mystifies, confuses, or perplexes. [1/4 definitions] |
| ratiocinate |
to think logically; reason. |
| reason |
the power to think logically and reach conclusions. [2/9 definitions] |
| reflect |
to ponder or think about (often fol. by "on"). [1/7 definitions] |
| rethink |
to think over or consider again. [1/2 definitions] |
| revolve |
to think upon; reflect about. [1/6 definitions] |
| romance |
to think or act romantically. [1/7 definitions] |
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