To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study.

To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend.

To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate.

to look at attentively and thoughtfully; to consider carefully

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought; "contemplate one's navel"

consider as a possibility; "I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job"

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"