contemplate
/ˈkɑntəmˌpɫeɪt/
to think about deeply and at length
contemplate in a sentence
“He contemplated the vast expanse of stars above.”
Origin of contemplate
Latin contemplari observe, consider (con- together + templum sacred space for observation)
Related Words
deliberate
to engage in long and careful consideration
cogitate
to think deeply about something; to ponder
ratiocinate
to form judgments by a process of logic; to reason
cerebral
intellectual rather than emotional or physical
pensive
engaged in deep or serious thought
introspective
characterized by examination of one's own thoughts