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Definition of Mull over
1. Verb. Reflect deeply on a subject. "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate"
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Specialized synonyms: Premeditate, Theologise, Theologize, Introspect, Bethink, Cogitate, Question, Wonder, Puzzle, Consider, Study
Derivative terms: Contemplation, Contemplative, Excogitative, Meditation, Meditative, Muller, Muse, Muser, Musing, Ponderer, Reflective, Reflective, Rumination, Ruminative, Ruminator, Speculation, Speculative
Definition of Mull over
1. Verb. To think deeply about something; to ponder, deliberate or ruminate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mull Over
Literary usage of Mull over
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sessional Papers by Ontario Legislative Assembly (1907)
"Samples of Copp, Clark Co. edition, dated 25th March, 1885, and April 2nd, 1885,
are well bound, thread sewn to tape with mull over the back. ..."
2. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"On the west side of the Highlands Jurassic rocks are found in many detached areas
from the Shiant Isles to the southern shores of Mull. Over much of this ..."
3. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1884)
""That's easy for a parcel of girls, who only want to mull over the fire, and
chatter, and drink tea; but it's rough on us fellows, who come for the outside ..."
4. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1921)
"... short stories local and foreign, bibliography, etc., it is a book that both
writer and reader should possess and mull over. Marjorie Prentiss Campbell. ..."
5. Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley (1917)
"I guess Andrew's books must be some good after all because he surely does mull
over them without end. I can forgive his being a shiftless farmer so long as ..."
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