contemplate (Meaning)
contemplate (v)
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
consider as a possibility
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
reflect deeply on a subject
Synonyms & Antonyms of contemplate
Synonyms:
- dwell (on or upon)
- beat one's brains out (about)
- believe
- opine
- chew over
- speculate (about)
- cudgel one's brains (about)
- turn
- reminisce
- conclude
- conceive
- kick around
- pore (over)
- second-guess
- muse (upon)
- reason
- perpend
- assimilate
- absorb
- brood (about or over)
- fret (about or over)
- fixate (on or upon)
- digest
- obsess (about or over)
- reflect (on or upon)
Antonyms:
contemplate Sentence Examples
- As the sun set, he sat by the lake to contemplate the beauty of nature.
- Before making a decision, it's essential to contemplate all possible outcomes.
- She paused to contemplate her next move in the chess game.
- Sitting in silence, he began to contemplate the meaning of life.
- During meditation, it's common to contemplate one's thoughts and emotions.
- As she walked through the forest, she couldn't help but contemplate the tranquility of the surroundings.
- He took a moment to contemplate the significance of the message before responding.
- Contemplating the vastness of the universe often evokes a sense of wonder and awe.
- The artist paused to contemplate the composition of the painting before adding the final brushstrokes.
- Contemplating the future, she felt a mixture of excitement and apprehension.
FAQs About the word contemplate
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought, consider as a possibility, think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes, reflect deeply on a subject
entertain, consider, debate,ponder, study, question, mull (over), revolve, think (about or over), ruminate
disregard,ignore, disregard, overlook, slight, overlook, slight, ignore, dismiss,reject
As the sun set, he sat by the lake to contemplate the beauty of nature.
Before making a decision, it's essential to contemplate all possible outcomes.
She paused to contemplate her next move in the chess game.
Sitting in silence, he began to contemplate the meaning of life.
