mull

[ muhl ]

/ mʌl /

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verb (used without object)

to study or ruminate; ponder.

verb (used with object)

to think about carefully; consider (often followed by over): to mull over an idea.

to make a mess or failure of.

Origin of mull

First recorded in 1815–25; perhaps identical with mull “to crumble, pulverize”; see mull⁴

SYNONYMS FOR mull

1 consider, weigh.

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Words nearby mull

mulier, mulier puisne, mulierty, mulish, Mulki, mull, mullah, mullein, mullein pink, muller, mullered

Definition for mull (2 of 5)

mull²

[ muhl ]

/ mʌl /

verb (used with object)

to heat, sweeten, and flavor with spices for drinking, as ale or wine.

Origin of mull

First recorded in 1610–20; origin uncertain

Definition for mull (3 of 5)

mull³

[ muhl ]

/ mʌl /

noun

a soft, thin muslin.

Origin of mull

First recorded in 1670–80; earlier mulmul, from Hindi malmal

Definition for mull (4 of 5)

mull⁴

[ muhl ]

/ mʌl /

verb (used with object) Metallurgy.

to mix (clay and sand) under a roller for use in preparing a mold.

Origin of mull

⁴

First recorded in 1400–50; of uncertain origin; possibly from Middle English mollen, mullen, originally, “to moisten, soften by wetting”; see moil

Definition for mull (5 of 5)

Mull

[ muhl ]

/ mʌl /

noun

an island in the Hebrides, in W Scotland. About 351 sq. mi. (910 sq. km).

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Example sentences from the Web for mull

It’s a long-simmering fight that has gotten much more public in the past few months as US lawmakers and regulators have mulled whether Apple should be reined in by antitrust restrictions.
Apple won’t take a cut — for now — when Facebook sells online classes|Peter Kafka|September 25, 2020|Vox
I could see … he was mulling around what can be done or something we could do within the state government that would be helpful to her.
The Woman Propositioned by Alaska’s Former Lieutenant Governor Tells Her Story for the First Time|by Kyle Hopkins and Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News|September 10, 2020|ProPublica
The business and labor coalition behind the measure, who crafted it as a citizens’ initiative specifically to allow for this backup plan, said Wednesday it was mulling its next moves.
Morning Report: Punished for Pissing Off Police|Voice of San Diego|September 10, 2020|Voice of San Diego
By the time Maynard left Oxford for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Montreal, he had started mulling over a potential approach to understanding the gaps between prime numbers.
A Number Theorist Who Solves the Hardest Easy Problems|Erica Klarreich|July 1, 2020|Quanta Magazine

A group of friends gathers to mull over what to do with a day off.
The Awful Apps That Let You Vote With Your Wallet|Tim Mak|August 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Clearly, the attorney has already begun to mull his options.
Robert Bales, Accused in Afghan Deaths, Hires Flashy Lawyer John Henry Browne|Winston Ross|March 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Residents, both locals and expats, mull it over in daily conversations: whose apartment got robbed last night?
The Mysterious Burglars on the French Riviera|Dana Kennedy|August 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Captain Mull was a man of method, and a thorough man-of-war's man.
Jack Tier or The Florida Reef|James Fenimore Cooper
I was awakened by a cry from Mull, who was also by this time at the Duke's side.
The Wisdom of Father Brown|G. K. Chesterton
The Duchess of Mull said she had never cared very much for that staircase.
Seven Men|Max Beerbohm
There is good salmon fishing to be had in Islay, south of Mull.
Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c.|William Blacker
"I always make a mull of it," he said to himself, when the girls went up to get their hats.
The Last Chronicle of Barset|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for mull (1 of 6)

mull¹

/ (mʌl) /

verb

(tr often foll by over) to study or ponder

Word Origin for mull

C19: probably from muddle

British Dictionary definitions for mull (2 of 6)

mull²

/ (mʌl) /

verb

(tr) to heat (wine, ale, etc) with sugar and spices to make a hot drink

Derived forms of mull

mulled, adjective

Word Origin for mull

C17: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for mull (3 of 6)

mull³

/ (mʌl) /

noun

a light muslin fabric of soft texture

Word Origin for mull

C18: earlier mulmull, from Hindi malmal

British Dictionary definitions for mull (4 of 6)

mull⁴

/ (mʌl) /

noun

a layer of nonacidic humus formed in well drained and aerated soilsCompare mor

Word Origin for mull

C20: from Danish muld; see mould ³

British Dictionary definitions for mull (5 of 6)

mull⁵

/ (mʌl) /

noun

Scot a promontory

Word Origin for mull

C14: related to Gaelic maol, Icelandic múli

British Dictionary definitions for mull (6 of 6)

Mull

/ (mʌl) /

noun

a mountainous island off the west coast of Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides, separated from the mainland by the Sound of Mull . Chief town: Tobermory. Pop: 2667 (2001). Area: 909 sq km (351 sq miles)

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单词	mull
释义	mull ¹ [ muhl ] / mʌl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR mull ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to study or ruminate; ponder. verb (used with object) to think about carefully; consider (often followed by over): to mull over an idea. to make a mess or failure of. Origin of mull ¹ First recorded in 1815–25; perhaps identical with mull “to crumble, pulverize”; see mull⁴ SYNONYMS FOR mull 1 consider, weigh. SEE SYNONYMS FOR mull ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby mull mulier, mulier puisne, mulierty, mulish, Mulki, mull, mullah, mullein, mullein pink, muller, mullered Definition for mull (2 of 5) mull² [ muhl ] / mʌl / verb (used with object) to heat, sweeten, and flavor with spices for drinking, as ale or wine. Origin of mull ² First recorded in 1610–20; origin uncertain Definition for mull (3 of 5) mull³ [ muhl ] / mʌl / noun a soft, thin muslin. Origin of mull ³ First recorded in 1670–80; earlier mulmul, from Hindi malmal Definition for mull (4 of 5) mull⁴ [ muhl ] / mʌl / verb (used with object) Metallurgy. to mix (clay and sand) under a roller for use in preparing a mold. Origin of mull ⁴ First recorded in 1400–50; of uncertain origin; possibly from Middle English mollen, mullen, originally, “to moisten, soften by wetting”; see moil Definition for mull (5 of 5) Mull [ muhl ] / mʌl / noun an island in the Hebrides, in W Scotland. About 351 sq. mi. (910 sq. km). Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for mull It’s a long-simmering fight that has gotten much more public in the past few months as US lawmakers and regulators have mulled whether Apple should be reined in by antitrust restrictions. Apple won’t take a cut — for now — when Facebook sells online classes\|Peter Kafka\|September 25, 2020\|Vox I could see … he was mulling around what can be done or something we could do within the state government that would be helpful to her. The Woman Propositioned by Alaska’s Former Lieutenant Governor Tells Her Story for the First Time\|by Kyle Hopkins and Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News\|September 10, 2020\|ProPublica The business and labor coalition behind the measure, who crafted it as a citizens’ initiative specifically to allow for this backup plan, said Wednesday it was mulling its next moves. Morning Report: Punished for Pissing Off Police\|Voice of San Diego\|September 10, 2020\|Voice of San Diego By the time Maynard left Oxford for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Montreal, he had started mulling over a potential approach to understanding the gaps between prime numbers. A Number Theorist Who Solves the Hardest Easy Problems\|Erica Klarreich\|July 1, 2020\|Quanta Magazine A group of friends gathers to mull over what to do with a day off. The Awful Apps That Let You Vote With Your Wallet\|Tim Mak\|August 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Clearly, the attorney has already begun to mull his options. Robert Bales, Accused in Afghan Deaths, Hires Flashy Lawyer John Henry Browne\|Winston Ross\|March 19, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Residents, both locals and expats, mull it over in daily conversations: whose apartment got robbed last night? The Mysterious Burglars on the French Riviera\|Dana Kennedy\|August 10, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Captain Mull was a man of method, and a thorough man-of-war's man. Jack Tier or The Florida Reef\|James Fenimore Cooper I was awakened by a cry from Mull, who was also by this time at the Duke's side. The Wisdom of Father Brown\|G. K. Chesterton The Duchess of Mull said she had never cared very much for that staircase. Seven Men\|Max Beerbohm There is good salmon fishing to be had in Islay, south of Mull. Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c.\|William Blacker "I always make a mull of it," he said to himself, when the girls went up to get their hats. The Last Chronicle of Barset\|Anthony Trollope British Dictionary definitions for mull (1 of 6) mull¹ / (mʌl) / verb (tr often foll by over) to study or ponder Word Origin for mull C19: probably from muddle British Dictionary definitions for mull (2 of 6) mull² / (mʌl) / verb (tr) to heat (wine, ale, etc) with sugar and spices to make a hot drink Derived forms of mull mulled, adjective Word Origin for mull C17: of unknown origin British Dictionary definitions for mull (3 of 6) mull³ / (mʌl) / noun a light muslin fabric of soft texture Word Origin for mull C18: earlier mulmull, from Hindi malmal British Dictionary definitions for mull (4 of 6) mull⁴ / (mʌl) / noun a layer of nonacidic humus formed in well drained and aerated soilsCompare mor Word Origin for mull C20: from Danish muld; see mould ³ British Dictionary definitions for mull (5 of 6) mull⁵ / (mʌl) / noun Scot a promontory Word Origin for mull C14: related to Gaelic maol, Icelandic múli British Dictionary definitions for mull (6 of 6) Mull / (mʌl) / noun a mountainous island off the west coast of Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides, separated from the mainland by the Sound of Mull . Chief town: Tobermory. Pop: 2667 (2001). Area: 909 sq km (351 sq miles) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to mull contemplate, ponder, weigh, examine, deliberate, delay, consider, figure, linger, study, moon, procrastinate, reflect, meditate, chaw, revolve, ruminate, review, woolgather, turn over
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mull

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

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Definition for mull (2 of 5)

verb (used with object)

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noun

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Definition for mull (4 of 5)

verb (used with object) Metallurgy.

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