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contemplate vs introspect

introspect vs contemplate

contemplate and introspect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemplate No No Yes No
introspect No No Yes No
As verbs, introspect is a hyponym of contemplate; that is, introspect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contemplate:
  • contemplate: reflect deeply on a subject
  • introspect: reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
Other hyponyms of contemplate include premeditate, theologise, theologize, bethink, cogitate, question, wonder, puzzle, consider, study.
contemplate (verb) introspect (verb)
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
reflect deeply on a subject
consider as a possibility
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
Difference between contemplate and introspect

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