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contemplate
verb
reflect deeply on a subject
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verb
reflect deeply on a subject
“I mulled over the events of the afternoon”
verb
consider as a possibility
“I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job”
verb
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
“He is meditating in his study”
verb
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
“contemplate one's navel”
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I mulled over the events of the afternoon
philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job
He is meditating in his study
contemplate one's navel
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