verb
- to think out carefully; to devise or invent through careful thought
Usage: formal
Examples
- The scientist excogitates a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
- She excogitates elaborate plans for the company’s expansion.
- The philosopher excogitates complex arguments about human nature.
- He excogitates solutions to problems that others find impossible.
- The inventor excogitates new mechanisms for improving efficiency.
- The committee excogitates strategies for reducing costs.