reflect upon

VERB

chew

Synonyms

STRONG

consider deliberate meditate mull ponder ruminate weigh

WEAK

mull over muse on

Antonyms

STRONG

dismiss forget ignore neglect

VERB

contemplate

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 size up take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore neglect reject

STRONG

disregard

WEAK

discard look away scorn slight

VERB

weigh

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze balance estimate evaluate examine ponder

STRONG

appraise brainstorm deliberate excogitate meditate mind rate rehash study sweat track

WEAK

give thought to hash over mull over perpend sort out think about think out think over

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard forget ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Encyclicals aren’t meant to be strict policy briefs but rather a letter on a topic the pope wants the global Catholic community to seriously reflect upon.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Ms. Edebiri’s restrained and moving performance makes us reflect upon how radical that was, and maybe still is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

That image of bandaged captain Dawson celebrating with the fans will likely become iconic, certainly among the club's supporters when they reflect upon a day that will live long in the memory.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

In person, it’s good to take a breath and reflect upon a person’s comment before responding.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Sometimes I reflect upon that day and consider what might have been on his mind.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

reflect upon

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