Difference between Reflect and Contemplate

REFLECT vs CONTEMPLATE: NOUN

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

To give back an image or likeness of; to mirror.
To bend back; to give a backwa�d turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface

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.

Hence, figuratively, to bend the will of; persuade.
To cause to return or to throw off after striking or falling on any surface, and in accordance with certain physical laws: as, to reflect light, heat, or sound; incident and reflected rays. See reflection, 2.
To give back an image or likeness of; mirror.
To bend or turn back; be reflected.
To throw back light, heat, sound, etc.; give reflections; return rays or beams; as, a reflecting mirror or gem.
To bend back; turn back; cast back; throw back again.
To throw or turn back the thoughts upon something; think or consider seriously; revolve matters in the mind, especially in relation to conduct; ponder or meditate.
To bring reproach; cast censure or blame: followed by on or upon.
To shine.
Synonyms To consider, meditate upon, etc. (see list under contemplate), cogitate, ruminate, study.

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

Represent, Conform, Reflective, Reflection, Think over, Mull over, Chew over, Muse, Mull, Meditate, Speculate, Shine, Ruminate, Ponder, Contemplate

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

Correspond, Illustrate, Represent, Conform, Reflective, Think over, Chew over, Muse, Mull, Meditate, Speculate, Shine, Ruminate, Ponder, Contemplate

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

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Instead, take the time to contemplate your answer.
Legislature seriously would contemplate adopting such a system.
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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.