Thoughts and Decisions

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Unable to find the missing document, he could only surmise that it might have been misplaced.

to think carefully about something for a long time

I need to mull over my options before I make a decision.

to think or have an opinion about something

He reckoned that the project would take longer than anticipated.

to think carefully and at length about something

She likes to ruminate on philosophical questions before bed.

to think carefully about something

During the meeting, she took a moment to cogitate before expressing her opinion.

to experience again, especially in one's thoughts or imagination, as if the event is happening anew

The veteran often found himself trying to relive the camaraderie of his military days.

to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

Even after many years, she could still retain vivid memories of her childhood home.

to bring up or uncover something, especially memories or emotions, that were hidden or forgotten

Talking about the past tends to dredge up old memories, both good and bad.

to reject or refuse disdainfully

Despite his sincere apology, she chose to spurn his attempts at reconciliation.

to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence

The scientist refuted the hypothesis with empirical data.

to reject or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or blunt manner

She felt hurt when he rebuffed her offer to help with the project.

to suppose or consider a viewpoint as correct

Experts in the field of economics often opine that inflation can have far-reaching consequences.

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

The scientist propounded a new theory to explain the phenomenon observed in the experiment.