Contemplate and Strive

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Contemplate

Contemplate verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.
Usage example: he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Strive and contemplate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strive" instead a verb "Contemplate".
Nearby Words: contemplation, contemplative, contemplating

Strive

Strive verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.
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Contemplate and strive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemplate" instead a verb "Strive".
Nearby Words: striving, striven

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idea contemplate idea strive idea
fact contemplate fact strive fact
war contemplate war strive war
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