Word Type

Verb

The word "contemplating" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Causes

action arriving at conclusion arriving at dillusion become aware of unproductive actions clear thought coming to conclusion coming to realization consider options creating new idea deciding deep thought deep thoughts discovery enlightenment find answers to complex problems gain insight headache hesitation insights new idea to form new insights often ignored reflection relaxation revelation revelations sense of fulfillment thinking time to pass understanding unexpected thoughts vision of possible

Inflected/Variant Forms

contemplate

Prerequisites

attention being able to think brain capacity for sentient thought concentration information inquiring mind intelligence intelligent thought lucid thought memory mind peace and quiet quiet space thinking thinking with brain and stuff thought thought and patience understanding

Subevents

come to conclusion consider all facts fall asleep learn about yourself make decision previewing results scratching ones head silence sit quietly sitting stare off into space thinking

Related Terms

contemplate

Used For

analysis avoiding decisions being intellectual cognition coming to decision coming up with new idea coming up with new ideas deciding what to do discovering truth distinguishing between right and wrong examining argument exploring idea finding meaning in gaining knowledge introspection making better decisions making decision making tough decision realising abstract notions reflecting resolving problems sorting thoughts thinking thinking about thinking through understanding using brain using mind

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