Meaning & use
introspect
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives carefully and honestly.
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After the argument, she took time to introspect before deciding how to respond.
He introspects regularly, writing down what triggered his frustration each day.
A note on using this word
More formal than 'reflect'; often implies a deliberate, searching look inward rather than casual thought.
Words with a similar meaning
reflectself-examine
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