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contemplate vs entertain

entertain vs contemplate

contemplate and entertain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemplate No No Yes No
entertain No No Yes No
As verbs, entertain is a hyponym of contemplate; that is, entertain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contemplate:
  • contemplate: consider as a possibility
  • entertain: take into consideration, have in view
Other hyponyms of contemplate include flirt with, think about, think of, toy with.
contemplate (verb) entertain (verb)
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes take into consideration, have in view
reflect deeply on a subject maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
consider as a possibility provide entertainment for
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
Difference between contemplate and entertain

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