Contemplate
To think about something deeply and at length, often before making a decision or forming an opinion.
verbContemplate
To think about something deeply and at length, often before making a decision or forming an opinion.
verbImagine This
Picture a person standing at a crossroads. They sit at a quiet desk, pen in hand and a notebook open, weighing the pros and cons and visualizing possible futures before choosing which path to take.
Sounds Like
KON-tem-pleyt
Looks Like
A person gazing into the distance with a thoughtful expression.
Remember This
Contemplate implies careful, extended thought about implications or consequences, not a quick or casual consideration.
Other Forms
Connect With
ponder, reflect, deliberate, muse, ruminate
Note
Contemplate is more formal and weighty than 'consider.' Use contemplate when you want to emphasize deep reflection or deliberation.