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contemplate vs premeditate

premeditate vs contemplate

contemplate and premeditate both are verbs.

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

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