HyperDic: mull

English > 4 senses of the word mull / Mull:
VERBcognitionmull, chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull over, ruminate, speculatereflect deeply on a subject / subject
perceptionmullheat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink
NOUNobjectmulla term used in Scottish names of promontories
locationMullan island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides
mull / Mull > pronunciation
Soundsmah'l
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > mull: 4 senses > noun 1, object
MeaningA term used in Scottish names of promontories.
Example"the Mull of Kintyre"
Broaderpromontory, headland, head, forelandA natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
English > Mull: 4 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningAn island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides.
Instance ofislandA land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
Part ofInner Hebridesislands between the Outer Hebrides and the western coast of Scotland
English > mull: 4 senses > verb 1, cognition
MeaningReflect deeply on a subject / subject.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Example"I mulled over the events of the afternoon"
Synonymschew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull over, ruminate, speculate
NarrowerbethinkConsider or ponder something carefully
cogitateConsider carefully and deeply
introspectReflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
premeditateThink or reflect beforehand or in advance
puzzleBe uncertain about
study, considerGive careful consideration to
theologize, theologisemake theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects
wonder, questionplace in doubt or express doubtful speculation
Broaderthink, cogitate, cerebrateUse or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
Spanishcavilar, considerar, especular, meditar, ponderar, reflexionar, rumiar
Catalanespecular, meditar, ponderar, reflexionar, rumiar
Nounsmullera reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation
English > mull: 4 senses > verb 2, perception
Meaningheat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"mulled cider"
Broadersweeten, dulcify, edulcorate, dulcoratemake sweeter in taste / taste
Spanishespiciar
Catalanespiciar
Nounsmullera vessel in which wine is mulled

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