I . n.
1.
Research, inquiry, investigation, close attention, application of mind.
2.
Meditation, thought, reflection, cogitation, studious mood, contemplation, consideration.
3.
Subject of attention.
II . v. n.
1.
Meditate, muse, reflect, cogitate, think, ponder, apply the mind.
2.
Be eager, be zealous, try hard, do one's best.
III . v. a.
1.
Learn, apply the mind to.
2.
Investigate, examine, scrutinize, contemplate, ponder, weigh, sift, search into, meditate on, think about, reflect upon, inquire into, consider attentively, revolve in the mind.
3.
Con over, commit to memory, learn, get by heart or rote.