contemplate
contemplate
Transitive Verb
past: contemplatedpp: contemplateding: contemplating
This word suggests a slow, deliberate process of thought, often associated with a sense of stillness or intellectual depth. It differs from "think" in its intensity and duration, implying a focused gaze or a prolonged mental weighing of options.
When used in the context of decision-making, it carries a nuance of hesitation or careful deliberation, suggesting that the subject is not yet committed to a course of action but is exploring the potential outcomes.
Meanings
Transitive Verbcontemplate
[~ something]
To think deeply and carefully about something for a period of time.
She sat in silence to contemplate the meaning of the poem.
Phrasal Verbs
contemplate on
to reflect deeply or meditate upon a specific subject
She spent the entire weekend contemplating on the nature of existence.