cogitate vs connect

connect vs cogitate

cogitate and connect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cogitate	No	No	Yes	No
connect	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, connect is a hyponym of cogitate; that is, connect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cogitate:

cogitate: use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
connect: make a logical or causal connection

Other hyponyms of cogitate include puzzle over, rationalise, rationalize, think, philosophise, philosophize, brainstorm, chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over, reason, conclude, reason, reason out, evaluate, judge, pass judgment, contemplate, meditate, study, plan, associate, colligate, link, link up, relate, tie in, center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet, devote, give, pay, think about, think, think.

cogitate (verb)	connect (verb)
use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments	make a logical or causal connection
consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind	join for the purpose of communication
	join by means of communication equipment
	connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
	land on or hit solidly
	plug into an outlet
	hit or play a ball successfully
	establish communication with someone
	establish a rapport or relationship
	be or become joined or united or linked
	be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation

Difference between cogitate and connect

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