Mull: meaning, definitions and examples

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mull

 

[ mสŒl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

consider deeply

To mull means to think about something carefully and at length. It often involves reflecting on a decision or considering various aspects of a situation in depth.

Synonyms

contemplate, ponder, reflect

Examples of usage

  • She sat in the garden to mull over her options.
  • He needed time to mull the proposal before giving an answer.
  • They mulled the idea during their meeting.
Context #2 | Verb

mix drink

To mull also refers to the preparation of a beverage, usually wine, by heating it with spices and sugar. This process enhances the flavor and can be particularly enjoyable in colder weather.

Synonyms

heat, infuse, spice

Examples of usage

  • They decided to mull some wine for the winter gathering.
  • I enjoy mulling apple cider during the fall.
  • The recipe calls for mulling the mixture over low heat.

Translations

Translations of the word "mull" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น misturar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mischen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggiling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะผั–ัˆัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆททใœใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉlanger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mezclar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karฤฑลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผํ•ฉํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญchat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mieลกaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆททๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meลกati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blanda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mezclar

Etymology

The word 'mull' has its origins in the late Middle English period. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'mulla', which means to grind or bruise, and is associated with the act of heating and mixing spices with liquids. Over time, the meaning of the term extended to include the concept of deep contemplation or thought, stemming from the idea of 'grinding over' something in one's mind. The beverage-related meaning, referring to the heating of spiced drinks, gained popularity particularly in British and American culture, especially during the winter holidays. This duality of meaning reflects the evolution of language in adapting to cultural practices while preserving the core notion of processing or thinking through experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,557, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.