contemplate

2 definitions • 5 examples

to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way:

[ + -ing verb ] I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.

They were contemplating a move to California.

It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.

to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way:

[ T ] The owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city.

[ T ] Sharon is contemplating going to graduate school.