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Another word for contemplate

Verb

  1. To direct the eyes on an object

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    see

  2. To think or think about carefully and at length

    3. Idioms:
    See also:

    thoughts

  3. To have in mind as a goal or purpose

    4. See also:

    purpose

    planned

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Sentence Examples

  • Continuing to contemplate the cup, he finally spoke.

  • It didn't need another rinse, but she needed the time to contemplate before saying something she might regret.

  • There wasn't time to contemplate why.

  • If you contemplate the article below, it may help those considering retirement.

  • He wrote to his family saying that he would contemplate moving in order to live in Spain.

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