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Ruminate

Pronounced:
<room-n-ate>

Think a long time about something.  Ponder 

My use: 
I will ruminate on your offer.  I will let you know my decision in the morning.

Literary use:
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Again he faced the notice and read it through, and doubtless would have turned off again to ruminate upon it had not the sailor grasped him roughly by the collar and howled into his ear.

Memory trick:
Ruminate

R (reminds of) = are
u = (reminds of) you
minate (reminds of) = meditate

are - you - meditate

Listen: Ruminate

 

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