contemplates
Thinks deeply about
Contemplates means to look at or think about something carefully and at length.
You might contemplate a painting, contemplate your options, or contemplate the meaning of life.
The word suggests quiet, sustained attention—not a quick glance or passing thought: She sat by the window, contemplating the garden.
To contemplate doing something is to consider it seriously: He's contemplating a career change.
Looks at thoroughly
- scrutinizesExamines in close detail
- studiesLearns through examination
- analyzesExamines in detail
- evaluatesJudges quality or value
assesses · investigates · considers · reasons · cogitates · dissects · probes · explores
Examining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
self-questioning · self-scrutiny · self-analysis · self-discovery · self-inquiry · innermost · self-observation · self-perception
Measuring mass or heft
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- alternativesOther available options
- consequencesResults of actions taken
choices · evaluation · assessment · consideration · judgment · forethought · prudence · caution
Awareness of the present
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
silence · solitude · quietude · calmness · repose · zen · mantra · centering
Mentally visualizes something
- anticipatesExpects before it happens
- foreseesPerceives in advance
- imaginesMentally conjures scenes
- projectsOrganized efforts toward goals
plans · forecasts · entertains · mulls · what-if · scenarios · prospects
Sustained single-minded attention
- absorbedTook in fully
- engrossedWholly absorbed in something
- intentPlanned purpose
- attentivePaying close notice
fixated · rapt · riveted · immersed · preoccupied · studious · single-minded · undistracted
examines
Looks at thoroughly
- scrutinizesExamines in close detail
- studiesLearns through examination
- analyzesExamines in detail
evaluates · assesses · investigates · considers · reasons · cogitates · dissects · probes · explores · unpacks
self-reflection
Examining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
self-awareness · self-questioning · self-scrutiny · self-analysis · self-discovery · self-inquiry · innermost · self-observation · self-perception · journaling
weighing
Measuring mass or heft
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- alternativesOther available options
consequences · choices · evaluation · assessment · consideration · judgment · forethought · prudence · caution · circumspection
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
peace · silence · solitude · quietude · calmness · repose · zen · mantra · centering · breathing
envisions
Mentally visualizes something
- anticipatesExpects before it happens
- foreseesPerceives in advance
- imaginesMentally conjures scenes
projects · plans · forecasts · entertains · mulls · what-if · scenarios · prospects
concentration
Sustained single-minded attention
attentive · fixated · rapt · riveted · immersed · preoccupied · studious · single-minded · undistracted
ponders
Reflects on deeply
- musesConsiders carefully; inspirational figures
- reflectsReturns light or image
- philosophizesReflects on fundamental questions
theorizes · speculates · wonders · questions · ruminates · meaning · existence · mortality · purpose · truth
- mental actionsthinks, considers, understands, perceives, recognizes
- createscreates, invents, devises, designs, produces
contemplatesignores
Refuses to acknowledge
disregards · neglects · overlooks · dismisses · discards
contemplatesshuns
Deliberately avoids contact
avoids · evades · suppresses · represses · pushes away
- contemplate one's navelSelf-absorbed meditation
- silent contemplation
- quiet contemplation
- contemplative lifeLife of prayer and reflection
- contemplative prayerSilent, receptive spiritual practice
- too horrible to contemplate
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