Is contemplate formal or informal?

What's the difference between contemplate and think?

How do I use contemplate in a sentence?

Is contemplate common in academic writing?

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contemplate

/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

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verb

Think deeply about something, usually before making a decision or judgment.

I will contemplate changing roles next year.
She likes to contemplate the sunset quietly.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: contemplate is stronger than "think" and more deliberate than "consider." Use it for serious, focused thought. Writers choose it over casual verbs to signal careful reflection.

In other languages

Spanish: reflexionar
Japanese: 深く考える
Korean: 깊이 생각하다
Vietnamese: suy ngẫm
Chinese: 深思

Common phrases

contemplate a futurecontemplate your next movedeeply contemplatecontemplate the options

Synonyms

consider ponder reflect deliberate muse

Related words

consider ponder deliberate muse reflect

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