contemplate
//ˈkɒntəmpleɪt//
Verb
contemplateInfinitive
contemplatePresent tense
contemplatedPast tense
contemplatedPast participle
contemplatingPresent participle
contemplatesThird-person singular
1
to think about something deeply and carefully, often for a long time
She sat by the window and contemplated her future.
2
to look at something thoughtfully for a long time
She sat by the window and contemplated the sunset.
3
to consider doing something or the possibility of something happening
She is contemplating a career change.