Words Like CONTEMPLATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONTEMPLATE.

27 Alternative Words Similar to contemplate

1 Study Verb      Synonym Words Like Study
2 Meditate Verb      Synonym Words Like Meditate
3 Ponder Verb      Synonym Words Like Ponder
4 Excogitate Verb      Synonym Words Like Excogitate
5 Muse Verb      Synonym Words Like Muse
6 Reflect Verb      Synonym Words Like Reflect
7 Mull Verb      Synonym Words Like Mull
8 Ruminate Verb      Synonym Words Like Ruminate
9 Speculate Verb      Synonym Words Like Speculate
10 Cerebrate Verb      Synonym Words Like Cerebrate
11 Cogitate Verb      Synonym Words Like Cogitate
12 Consider Verb      Synonym Words Like Consider
13 Deal Verb      Synonym Words Like Deal
14 Take Verb      Synonym Words Like Take
15 Think Verb      Synonym Words Like Think
16 View Verb      Synonym Words Like View
17 Purpose Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Purpose
18 Intend Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Intend
19 Entertain Verb      Hyponym Words Like Entertain
20 Puzzle Verb      Hyponym Words Like Puzzle
21 Introspect Verb      Hyponym
22 Theologize Verb      Hyponym Words Like Theologize
23 Wonder Verb      Hyponym Words Like Wonder
24 Bethink Verb      Hyponym
25 Question Verb      Hyponym Words Like Question
26 Theologise Verb      Hyponym Words Like Theologise
27 Premeditate Verb      Hyponym

2 examples of contemplate

1 The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
2 philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years

10 definitions of contemplate

1 To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study.
2 To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend.
3 To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate.
4 consider as a possibility
5 look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
6 think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
7 reflect deeply on a subject
8 To look at attentively and thoughtfully. See Synonyms at see1.
9 To consider carefully and at length; meditate on or ponder: contemplated the problem from all sides; contemplated the mystery of God.
10 To have in mind as an intention or possibility: contemplate marriage; forced by the accident to contemplate retirement.
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