contemplate

prendere in considerazione, valutare

Valutare la possibilità di fare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To think about possibly doing something.

• We are contemplating a move.
• He contemplated leaving his job last year.
• Would you ever contemplate living abroad?

Come si usa: contemplate doing something (They are contemplating buying a smaller house.); contemplate something (She is contemplating a change of career.)

Sinonimi: consider, think about

Espressioni comuni: contemplate doing something, contemplate a change, contemplate moving abroad

riflettere su, meditare su

Dedicare tempo a pensare con attenzione a qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To spend time thinking carefully about something.

• He sat quietly, contemplating life.
• She contemplated the meaning of his words.
• Have you contemplated how this might affect your family?

Come si usa: contemplate something (She sat alone to contemplate her future.); contemplate how/why… (We contemplated why the plan had failed.)

Sinonimi: consider, reflect on, ponder

Espressioni comuni: contemplate the future, contemplate something quietly, contemplate the consequences, contemplate the meaning