Meaning & use

contemplate

verb·Advanced

To think about something deeply and for a long time, often while considering a decision.

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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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