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Contemplation

The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.

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Cogitation 76% connected

The act of thinking; thought; meditation; contemplation.

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Introspection 76% connected

A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and fee…

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Meditation 76% connected

The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation; reflection; musing.

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Retrospect 76% connected

To look backward; hence, to affect or concern what is past.

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Self-examination 76% connected

An examination into one's own state, conduct, and motives, particularly in regard to religious feelings and duties.

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Speculation 76% connected

The act of speculating.

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Study 76% connected

A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquir…

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Consideration 76% connected

The act or process of considering; continuous careful thought; examination; contemplation; deliberation; attention.

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Stare 76% connected

The starling.

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Contemplate 74% connected

To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to stud…

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Contemplate 74% connected

To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to stud…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Study 74% connected

A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquir…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Study 74% connected

A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquir…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

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Musing 92% connected

of Muse

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Reflection 92% connected

The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Reflexion 92% connected

See Reflection.

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Rumination 92% connected

The act or process of ruminating, or chewing the cud; the habit of chewing the cud.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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