ruminate
verb
ru·mi·nate
ˈrü-mə-ˌnāt
ruminated; ruminating
1
: to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
2
: to chew repeatedly for an extended period
1
: to chew again what has been chewed slightly and swallowed : chew the cud
2
: to engage in contemplation : reflect
ruminatively
adverb
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