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contemplate

verb

/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

contemplate the meaning of life

consider, ponder, meditate, reflect, deliberate

ignore, dismiss, neglect

contemplate the future, contemplate change, deeply contemplate, seriously contemplate

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

to give money in exchange for goods or services

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction