Meaning & use
contemplate
To think about something deeply and for a long time, often while considering a decision.
See it in a sentence
He sat by the lake, contemplating whether to accept the job offer.
The artist spent months contemplating the theme before starting to paint.
A note on using this word
Contemplate suggests slower, more reflective thought than consider, and often carries a quiet or meditative tone.
Words with a similar meaning
ponderreflect on
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