1. thought about carefully and at length; considered deeply
Usage: past tense and past participle of contemplate
2. looked at thoughtfully for a long time
Usage: past tense and past participle of contemplate
3. planned or intended to do something
Usage: past tense and past participle of contemplate

Examples

• She contemplated the difficult decision for weeks.
• He contemplated the sunset from his balcony.
• The company contemplated expanding into new markets.
• They contemplated moving to a different city.
• She sat quietly and contemplated her future.
• The artist contemplated the blank canvas before beginning.
• We contemplated various solutions to the problem.