Definition of "contemplate" []

To look at attentively and thoughtfully. See Synonyms at see1. (verb-transitive)
To consider carefully and at length; meditate on or ponder: contemplated the problem from all sides; contemplated the mystery of God. (verb-transitive)
To have in mind as an intention or possibility: contemplate marriage; forced by the accident to contemplate retirement. (verb-transitive)
To ponder; meditate. (verb-intransitive)

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Use "contemplate" in a sentence

"I think the more fun possibility to contemplate is something like attempted reckless homicide"
"I have used a range finder for a number of years to help make the decision as to whether the shot I contemplate is within my comfort range."
"The Colts coach will again contemplate whether to retire after his team was eliminated from the playoffs by the Chargers for a second consecutive season."

Words like "contemplate"

behold cerebrate cogitate consider contemplated

contemplates contemplating contemplative contemplatively look at

meditate on

muse plan ponder propose

purpose study think view