Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To think deeply about something or consider it thoroughly.
Contemplate
/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Aileen meanwhile was contemplating the peculiar nature of her situation.He sat down and contemplated his situation.One of the weapons contemplated was poison gas.. . .
Etymology:
From Latin contemplatus, past participle of contemplari meaning to gaze attentively, from com- (together) + templum (a space for observation).
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