To actively and consciously use one's mental powers, usually to form ideas.
To reckon as being possible in the future.
To think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes.
To look at thoughtfully; to observe deep in thought.
think about at length and in depth; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"
consider as a possibility; "I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job"
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought; "contemplate one's navel"
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; "He is meditating in his study"
reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate"
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought; "contemplate one''s navel"
reflect deeply on a subject
consider as a possibility
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
