ruminate vs bethink
bethink vs ruminateruminate and bethink both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ruminate | No | No | Yes | No |
| bethink | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
bethink is a hyponym of
ruminate; that is, bethink is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
ruminate:
- ruminate: reflect deeply on a subject
- bethink: consider or ponder something carefully
Other hyponyms of ruminate include
premeditate, theologise, theologize, introspect, cogitate, question, wonder, puzzle, consider, study.
| ruminate (verb) | bethink (verb) |
|---|---|
| reflect deeply on a subject | consider or ponder something carefully |
| chew the cuds | cause oneself to consider something |
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