contemplate
verb (used with object), con·tem·plat·ed, con·tem·plat·ing.
verb (used without object), con·tem·plat·ed, con·tem·plat·ing.
Origin of contemplate
Synonyms for contemplate
Related Words for contemplated
ponder, foresee, consider, aim, weigh, propose, intend, envisage, mean, notice, examine, speculate, deliberate, study, mind, excogitate, observe, design, expect, percolateExamples from the Web for contemplated
Contemporary Examples of contemplated
The White House may have contemplated dumping Joe Biden from the ticket.
Lennox got so much hate mail, she contemplated quitting social media altogether.
"For the first time I contemplated my mortality and whether I had accomplished all I wanted," he told me.
About eight months after Rosenberg died, Rivers contemplated suicide herself.
Three special operations officials say rescue missions to bring him back were contemplated multiple times over the years.
Historical Examples of contemplated
It is contemplated to erect a monument, by subscription, to Mr. Fessenden's memory.
Biographical SketchesNathaniel Hawthorne
His eyes glowed steadily as he contemplated this interloper in his domain.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
Miriam must not only be contemplated in a new, but unpleasing light.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IFrancis Augustus Cox
Then she stepped back and contemplated the house critically.
Fair MargaretH. Rider Haggard
For neither he nor Catherine ever contemplated separation or death.
Night and Morning, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton