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contemplate

verb(con-tem-plate)

think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

Synonyms: meditate, study,

contemplate

verb(con-tem-plate)

reflect deeply on a subject

Synonyms: chew over, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over,

contemplate

verb(con-tem-plate)

consider as a possibility

Examples:

I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job.

contemplate

verb(con-tem-plate)

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

Examples:

Contemplate one's navel.

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