I . v. a.
1.
Plan, contrive, devise, scheme, concoct, intend, purpose, design.
2.
Contemplate, study, chew, ruminate, think on, reflect upon, revolve in the mind, turn over in the mind, dwell intently upon, chew the cud upon.
II . v. n.
Muse, ponder, think, cogitate, ruminate, study, contemplate, reflect, rack, beat, or cudgel one's brains, collect one's thoughts, advise with one's pillow.