contemplate

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

Think deeply and carefully about something.

Meanings of «contemplate»

1 · verb

think deeply and carefully about something

She sat quietly to contemplate her next career move.

2 · verb

to look at something quietly for a long time

He stood on the hill to contemplate the wide valley below.

Similar: gaze atviewbehold

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The difference between similar words

to think about something carefully

considerthink about something before you decidePlease consider my offer.

reflectthink calmly about the past or your choicesI need time to reflect on my choices.

ponderthink slowly about a hard questionShe pondered the question for a long time.

contemplatethink deeply; or think about doing somethingHe contemplated moving to another city.

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