Synonyms for
Contemplating
Definition
Thinking deeply and at length about something
Synonyms & similar words
excogitate
speculate
reflect
mull
meditate
ruminate
contemplate
chewover
mullover
thinkover
study
ponder
muse
considering
pondering
meditating
reflecting
deliberating
examining
cogitating
ruminating
brooding
speculating
wondering
reviewing
scrutinizing
surveying
appraising
assessing
evaluating
analyzing
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Common collocations
- contemplating the future
- contemplating a change
- contemplating a move
- contemplating life
- contemplating the meaning
- contemplating a decision
- contemplating the universe
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Usage note
Often used to describe deep or prolonged thought. Can imply indecision or serious consideration of options.
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Example sentences
- I am contemplating what to have for breakfast.
- She is contemplating whether to take the job offer or not.
- He spent hours contemplating the meaning of life.
- Contemplating the stars always makes me feel peaceful.
- The artist was contemplating the blank canvas before beginning to paint.
Quotes
Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.
Contemplation is a luxury of the middle class, the very rich.
There is no contemplation that is not ultimately social.
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