contemplate
/ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/verb
To think about something carefully and at length, looking at it from every angle.
Example sentences
- “He sat by the lake, contemplating his next move.”
- “Philosophers have contemplated the meaning of life for thousands of years.”
Also means to consider doing something: 'contemplating a move abroad'. Weightier and slower than 'think about'.