What does excogitate mean?
Excogitate means To think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate..
Excogitate
/ɛksˈkɒdʒɪ(ˌ)teɪt/ · verb
Meaning
To think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate..
Definitions by Sense
- To think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate.
- To reach as a conclusion through reason or careful thought.
Example Sentences
Did he ponder the harmony of the spheres? Certainly not: celestial spheres were first excogitated decades or more after Pythagoras' death.
The first organs which Gall excogitated, he placed in the region of the sinus; and it is manifest he was then in happy unacquaintance with everything connected with that obnoxious cavity.
After many years of study, he excogitated a solution.
This evidence […] thus excogitated out of the general theory.
Synonyms for excogitate
Antonyms for excogitate
Related Words
Word Forms
- excogitates
- excogitating
- excogitated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for excogitate?
Common synonyms include contrive, devise, forge, formulate.
What is the opposite of excogitate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use excogitate in a sentence?
Did he ponder the harmony of the spheres? Certainly not: celestial spheres were first excogitated decades or more after Pythagoras' death.
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