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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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