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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Paul McCartney releases an album inspired by his youth in Liverpool, Marilyn Monroe gets a centenary-celebrating exhibition in Los Angeles, Brendan Fraser’s Dwight D. Eisenhower contemplates storming the beaches of Normandy, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The anthemic opening track, “The Lucky Ones,” has the singer at the wheel on tour, wondering “how far, how long can we go” while he contemplates road dangers and lost friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“The Drama” contemplates thorny matters, but it’s not satire.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

One of the greatest operas of our time, John Adams’ “Doctor Atomic,” contemplates the creation of nuclear weapons as the functioning of a latter-day Faust, Goethe’s most lasting creation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The kid contemplates crying a bit harder but straightens up almost immediately.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak