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cerebrate

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈsɛrəˌbreɪt/

KK: /sɛˈrɛˌbreɪt/

intransitive verb
Definition

To think or use one's mind to reason about something.


Example

She needed to cerebrate before making a decision.


Tense Forms

Past: cerebrated

Past Participle: cerebrated


Conversation
Sloth A
I was trying to solve that puzzle last night, but I just couldn't cerebrate properly.
Sloth B
Sometimes it helps to take a break and come back to it later.
Sloth A
Yeah, I think I need to clear my mind before I try again.
Sloth B
Definitely! A fresh perspective can really make a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
think
ponder
reflect
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
dismiss
Root Explanation

Cerebrate → It is formed from "cerebrum" (from Latin, meaning brain) and the suffix "-ate" (meaning to perform an action). The word "cerebrate" means to think or use one's brain actively.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for brain, 'cerebrum', to remember that 'cerebrate' means to think or use your brain.

Visually Confused Words
decerebrate
terebrate
celebrate
vertebrate
celebrater
celebrated
terebate
cribrate
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