Synonyms of contemplates

contemplates

verb

present tense third-person singular of contemplate

1

as in ponders

to give serious and careful thought to

she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ponders
• considers
• entertains
• debates
• weighs
• explores
• eyes
• studies
• questions
• analyzes
• ruminates
• deliberates
• meditates
• thinks (about or over)
• reviews
• revolves
• looks at
• cogitates
• pores (over)
• wrestles (with)
• mulls (over)
• turns
• chews on
• perpends
• digests
• believes
• chews over
• reminisces
• concludes
• cudgels one's brains (about)
• beats one's brains out (about)
• reflects (on or upon)
• opines
• muses (upon)
• conceives
• kicks around
• reasons
• absorbs
• speculates (about)
• broods (about or over)
• frets (about or over)
• assimilates
• obsesses (about or over)
• dwells (on or upon)
• second-guesses
• fixates (on or upon)
• drinks (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• disregards
• overlooks
• rejects
• dismisses
• slights
• pooh-poohs

2

as in intends

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intends
• plans
• means
• proposes
• hopes
• aims
• goes
• looks
• tries
• purposes
• wishes
• calculates
• purports
• aspires
• meditates
• considers
• designs
• allows
• attempts
• ponders
• figures on
• dreams
• strives
• struggles
• accomplishes
• debates
• performs
• plots
• schemes
• achieves
• executes
• mulls (over)
• endeavors
• effects

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contemplates

The pair move in together, as McConaughey contemplates a Texas gubernatorial run. — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

One modification contemplates allowing schools to pay more money to athletes. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026

As humanity contemplates the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change, Sulej says the story of the Mastodonsaurus offers some hope. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single. — Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026

It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026

The negotiating agreement between the city and Green also contemplates a small boutique hotel, although it is not required. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026