Contemplate and Propose

Contemplate

Contemplate verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.
Usage example: he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while

Propose is a synonym for contemplate in consider topic. In some cases you can use "Propose" instead a verb "Contemplate", when it comes to topics like intend, plan, planned.

Propose

Propose verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.
Usage example: we propose to buy a new house within the next year

Contemplate is a synonym for propose in intend topic. You can use "Contemplate" instead a verb "Propose", if it concerns topics such as anticipation, planned.

Common collocations

alliance contemplate alliance propose alliance
idea contemplate idea propose idea
murder contemplate murder propose murder
destruction contemplate destruction propose destruction
Other words: divorce, suicide, ideas.
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