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contemplate vs think about

think about vs contemplate

contemplate and think about both are verbs.

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

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