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Verbs of Mental Processes - Verbs for Deep Thought

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to deep thought such as "wonder", "overthink", and "contemplate".

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Categorized English Verbs Denoting Mental Processes
to wonder
[Verb]

to experience a sense of awe or admiration for something

Ex: She paused to wonder at the beauty of the starry night sky
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to think about or consider something as a possibility

Ex: He took a long walk in the woods to contemplate the decision of whether to accept the promotion or pursue a different path .
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to ponder
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to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

Ex: I sat by the lake and pondered the deep questions about life , the universe , and everything .
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to obsess
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to think about something or someone all the time, in a way that makes one unable to think about other things

Ex: The detective could n't help but obsess over the unsolved case , constantly seeking new leads .
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to fixate
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to excessively focus on one thing, to the point of obsession, making it difficult to think about other things

Ex: Currently , the researcher is fixating on analyzing a single data point .
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to think too much about something, often making it more complicated than it needs to be

Ex: The manager is nervously overthinking the upcoming meeting agenda.
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to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

Ex: She regularly deliberates before making important life choices .
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to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it

Ex: To maintain a positive mindset , it 's crucial not to dwell on the challenges but rather seek opportunities for growth .
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to think carefully and deeply about something

Ex: During meditation , he would often reflect on the nature of inner peace .
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to think deeply about something

Ex: Writers often meditate on their characters ' motivations to create compelling stories .
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to muse
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to think deeply and reflect

Ex: Currently , the artist is actively musing on potential themes for the next exhibition .
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to think carefully about something for a long time

Ex: I'm going to mull it over and get back to you tomorrow.
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to think carefully about something

Ex: The author would often cogitate on the plot twists before finalizing the storyline .
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to engage in the process of thinking and reasoning

Ex: In order to make a sound decision , it 's important to cerebrate on all available options .
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