contemplate

Verb

• 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
    

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  • He is meditating in his study
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  study , meditate