Dictionary definition of contemplate

1. She contemplated telling the truth but feared the consequences of her actions.
2. The athlete contemplated retirement after a string of disappointing seasons.
3. In the library, students were deeply engrossed in books, contemplating exams.
4. The committee met to contemplate changes to the existing rules and regulations.
5. He spent the afternoon contemplating how to tackle the problem at hand.
6. Before investing, she contemplated the pros and cons of the stock options.
7. While reading the poem, I took a moment to contemplate its deeper meaning.
8. The CEO contemplated layoffs as a last resort to save the struggling company.
9. He took a break from writing to contemplate the direction of his novel.
10. She contemplated moving abroad for a new job opportunity and lifestyle.
11. At the crossroads, they stopped to contemplate which path to take.
12. In the museum, visitors were seen contemplating the intricate details of the art.
13. As he looked at the night sky, he began to contemplate his place in the universe.
14. The coach contemplated substitutions to turn the tide in the second half.
15. After the argument, she spent hours contemplating the future of her relationship.
16. They met to contemplate the potential outcomes of the pending legal case.
17. Before accepting the job offer, he contemplated the impact on his family life.
18. In meditation, he took time to contemplate the essence of his own being.
19. He paused to contemplate whether the decision was morally justifiable.
20. While on vacation, she had the time to contemplate her life's priorities.
21. They had a meeting to contemplate how to make the project more sustainable.
22. The director contemplated a sequel after the success of the first movie.
23. She found herself contemplating the pros and cons of remote work.
24. Before making a large purchase, it's wise to contemplate its long-term value.