introspect
pronunciation
How to pronounce introspect in British English:
UK [ˌɪntrəʊ'spekt]
How to pronounce introspect in American English:
US [ˌɪntrə'spekt]
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- Verb:
- reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
Word Origin
- introspect (v.)
- 1680s, from Latin introspectus, past participle of introspicere "look at, look into" (see introspection). Related: Introspected; introspecting.
Example
- 1. Take as much time as you need to introspect upon the areas above .
- 2. Introspect and decide , for yourself first , what your choice is in the matter .
- 3. Ex. before correcting to others , introspect yourself first .
- 4. Before correcting to others , introspect and make a mistake by oneself first .
- 5. Ex. to reexamine history , introspect past and create better human societies and civilizations .