thinks it over
- pondersReflects on deeply
- mullsReflects at length
- reflectsReturns light or image
- contemplatesConsiders thoughtfully at length
- weighsMeasures heaviness of
considers · deliberates · ruminates · chews · broods · hesitates · pauses · muses · meditates · wrestles · stews · dwells · second-guesses · reconsiders · puzzles · turns over · digests · waits
deliberation vs. impulsiveness
thinks it overjumps in
Enters abruptly or eagerly
rushes in · shoots from the hip · wings it · knee-jerk reaction · blurts out
cognitive engagement vs. avoidance
thinks it overturns a blind eye
Intentionally ignores something obvious