Difference between Contemplate and Meditate

CONTEMPLATE vs MEDITATE: VERB

Reflect deeply on a subject
Think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
To think about something in a concentrated manner or for an extended period of time. To think deeply about something; to ponder or consider.
To consider as a possibility.
Consider as a possibility

To engage in focused thought on scriptural passages or on particular doctrines or mysteries of a religion, especially Christianity.
To engage in devotional contemplation, especially prayer.
To think or reflect, especially in a calm and deliberate manner.
To engage in meditation regarding (a religious mystery, for example).
To plan in the mind; intend.
To keep the mind in a state of contemplation; to dwell on anything in thought; to think seriously; to muse; to cogitate; to reflect.
To train, calm, or empty the mind, often by achieving an altered state, as by focusing on a single object, especially as a form of religious practice in Buddhism or Hinduism.

To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend.
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 study.

Look at thoughtfully
To think studiously; study; muse; meditate; consider deliberately.
Synonyms To consider, meditate upon, muse upon, reflect upon, ponder; dwell upon, think about. To design, plan, purpose.
To regard; consider.
Observe deep in thought
To consider or have in view, as a future act or event; intend.
To consider with continued attention; reflect upon; ponder; study; meditate on.
To view, look at, or observe with continued attention.

To think abstractedly; engage in mental contemplation; revolve a subject in the mind; cogitate; ruminate.
To think out a plan or method; engage in planning or contriving; fix one's thoughts with reference to a result or conclusion: followed by on or upon.
To plan; design; intend.
To think on; revolve in the mind; consider.
To observe thoughtfully or intently; contemplate vigilantly; watch.
Synonyms To devise, concoct.
To contemplate, ruminate, revolve, study.
Synonyms To consider, reflect. See list under contemplate, v. t.

Envision, Envisage, Imagine, Consider, Think over, Chew over, Mull over, Study, Muse, Reflect, Meditate, Speculate, Ruminate, Mull, Ponder

Pray, Consider, Think, Pore, Think over, Mull over, Chew over, Speculate, Study, Mull, Reflect, Muse, Contemplate, Ponder, Ruminate

Explore, Foresee, Envisage, Imagine, Consider, Think over, Chew over, Study, Muse, Reflect, Meditate, Speculate, Ruminate, Mull, Ponder

Relax, Pray, Consider, Think, Pore, Think over, Chew over, Speculate, Study, Mull, Reflect, Muse, Contemplate, Ponder, Ruminate

Instead, take the time to contemplate your answer.
Legislature seriously would contemplate adopting such a system.
Italian legal system does not contemplate this composition.
September, refused to contemplate the possibility of withdrawal.
This case does not contemplate child pornography, period.
Americans could hardly contemplate this level of sacrifice.
Crosby, however, seldom bothers to contemplate his future.
Howard steadfastly refused to contemplate an official apology.
Always contemplate on the fundamental principle of life.
If you contemplate at ease, you are a Bodhisattva; if you do not contemplate at ease, you are an ordinary person.

Have you already learned to meditate with me?
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Do you wish to meditate at this altar?
What to do during the full moon: Meditate.
Meditate on the authority and power of Jesus.
You can do deep breathing exercise or meditate.
Meditate on the power of renewing your mind.
Breathe deeply and meditate for a few minutes.
It is wonderful words on which to meditate.
What we did through clinical tests is we discovered that those who meditate frequently, and when we say meditate, meditate meaning across the board.