contemplate

(verb)

verb

1. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

- contemplate one's navel

Definition categories: perception, consider, view

2. consider as a possibility

- I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job

Definition categories: cognition, consider, deal, take

3. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

Similar word(s): meditate, study

Definition categories: cognition, cerebrate, cogitate, think

4. reflect deeply on a subject

Similar word(s): excogitate, meditate, mull, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate

Definition categories: cognition, cerebrate, cogitate, think

Sentences with contemplate as a verb:

- I contemplated doing the project myself, but it would have taken too long.