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bethink vs contemplate

contemplate vs bethink

bethink and contemplate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bethink No No Yes No
contemplate No No Yes No
As verbs, contemplate is a hypernym of bethink; that is, contemplate is a word with a broader meaning than bethink:
  • bethink: consider or ponder something carefully
  • contemplate: reflect deeply on a subject
Other hypernyms of bethink include chew over, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over.
bethink (verb) contemplate (verb)
consider or ponder something carefully think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
cause oneself to consider something reflect deeply on a subject
consider as a possibility
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
Difference between bethink and contemplate

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