word
Contemplate
KAH-ntuh-mplayt
/ˈkɑːntʌˌmpleɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
contemplate
Dictionary meaning
To reflect deeply on a subject.
Examples
- I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job.
Synonyms: muse
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