introspect

in·tro·spect

[in-truh-spekt]
verb (used without object)
1.
to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.
verb (used with object)
2.
to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).

Origin:
1675–85; back formation from introspection

in·tro·spect·a·ble, in·tro·spect·i·ble, adjective
in·tro·spec·tion, noun
in·tro·spec·tive, adjective
in·tro·spec·tor, noun
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introspect (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(intr) to examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings

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