Synonyms of contemplated

contemplated

verb

past tense of contemplate

1

as in pondered

to give serious and careful thought to

she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pondered
• debated
• considered
• studied
• entertained
• questioned
• weighed
• explored
• eyed
• reviewed
• analyzed
• ruminated
• deliberated
• meditated
• cogitated
• thought (about or over)
• looked at
• revolved
• mulled (over)
• wrestled (with)
• chewed on
• pored (over)
• turned
• perpended
• digested
• chewed over
• kicked around
• concluded
• believed
• reminisced
• reflected (on or upon)
• reasoned
• beat one's brains out (about)
• mused (upon)
• cudgeled one's brains (about)
• opined
• conceived
• speculated (about)
• absorbed
• brooded (about or over)
• obsessed (about or over)
• fretted (about or over)
• fixated (on or upon)
• dwelled (on or upon)
• second-guessed
• assimilated
• drank (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• overlooked
• rejected
• dismissed
• slighted
• pooh-poohed

2

as in planned

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planned
• intended
• proposed
• hoped
• meant
• looked
• went
• tried
• wished
• aimed
• designed
• calculated
• meditated
• attempted
• considered
• purposed
• aspired
• allowed
• purported
• dreamed
• debated
• figured on
• pondered
• plotted
• struggled
• accomplished
• endeavored
• effected
• achieved
• performed
• executed
• mulled (over)
• strove
• schemed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contemplated

This ambitious strategy, known as marine cloud brightening (MCB), has been one of several geoengineering strategies contemplated as a way to counteract global warming. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

The story includes messages referring to the incident sent by Racicot two years later, before Platner contemplated running for office. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Emergency experts working day and night contemplated various entry and exit routes from the nearest accessible access point, about 75 feet away from where Gil was trapped. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

The effect of Greenspan’s artistry was to alter permanently the way the capital markets function, and to extend the Fed’s influence more deeply into the economy than Congress ever contemplated – and certainly far beyond any Constitutional remit. — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Following the completion of her fifth season, Powell initially contemplated returning for a sixth year as a DCC — but ultimately decided to hang up her boots and retire. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Cathy, a housewife, had contemplated becoming a teacher, Griffin told me. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

The landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough, Barry said. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026

Setting the table Regional leaders contemplated that very possibility before the West Sacramento minor league park was ever built. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026