Contemplate Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Contemplate

Meaning 1 : think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

    Synonyms : meditate,  study
Meaning 2 : reflect deeply on a subject

    Synonyms : chew over,  excogitate,  meditate,  mull,  mull over,  muse,  ponder,  reflect,  ruminate,  speculate,  think over
Meaning 3 : consider as a possibility

    Example : I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job

Meaning 4 : look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

    Example : contemplate one's navel