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contemplate vs ruminate

ruminate vs contemplate

contemplate and ruminate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemplate No No Yes No
ruminate No No Yes No
As verbs, contemplate and ruminate are synonyms defined as:
  • contemplate and ruminate: reflect deeply on a subject
Other synonyms of contemplate include chew over, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, speculate, think over.
contemplate (verb) ruminate (verb)
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes reflect deeply on a subject
reflect deeply on a subject chew the cuds
consider as a possibility
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
Difference between contemplate and ruminate

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