contemplate

verb

1. 1

   reflect deeply on a subject

   I mulled over the events of the afternoon

   philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years

2. 2

   consider as a possibility

   I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job

3. 3

   think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

   He is meditating in his study

4. 4

   look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

   contemplate one's navel