contemplates

VERB

think about seriously; plan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim consider envisage foresee intend mean mull over ponder propose think of weigh

STRONG

deliberate design excogitate expect mind observe percolate purpose ruminate speculate study

WEAK

aspire to brood over chew over cool out kick around meditate on muse over perpend reflect upon size up take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore neglect reject

STRONG

disregard

WEAK

discard look away scorn slight

VERB

gaze at

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider examine notice

STRONG

audit behold eye inspect observe peer penetrate peruse pierce probe pry regard scan scrutinize see study survey view witness

WEAK

pore over stare at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

disbelieve forget look away overlook

WEAK

discard disregard scorn slight

Example Sentences

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The president is known to monitor the stock market and the state of the economy regularly while he contemplates policy decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Yu Darvish will miss the season after undergoing elbow surgery, and is on the restricted list while he contemplates his future.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The film boldly contemplates the atmosphere of Brontë’s novel with both a straight face and a sense of humor.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

But the mood within Welsh Labour as it contemplates elections across this nation is bleak, even black.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Whenever Werner contemplates the old city, it is the chimneys that strike him.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr