cogitate
verb (used without object)
to think hard; ponder; meditate.
had cogitated
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past perfectof cogitate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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It was on a par with Peter's doctrine of 'atmosphere' and 'the double bluff' and all the other principles that his queer old mind had cogitated out of his rackety life.
From Mr. Standfast by John Buchan
She had cogitated in a vain circle until she was no longer capable of reasoned ideas.
From Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett
During his drive the Count had cogitated over a number of judicious methods of opening the delicate business; but his adaptability was equal to the occasion.
From Count Bunker: being a bald yet veracious chronicle containing some further particulars of two gentlemen whose previous careers were touched upon in a tome entitled the Lunatic at Large by J. Storer (Joseph Storer) Clouston
"Shall I tell her, or shan't I?" she had cogitated, and the decision had been for postponement.
From Hilda Lessways by Arnold Bennett
Upon the occasion of their hilarious visit to the Big Bend they had observed that a faint trail led to the crack and had cogitated deeply upon this fact.
From Bar-20 Days by Clarence Edward Mulford
