Verbs for Deep Thought

to want to know about something particular

I often wonder what life would be like in a different time period.

to look at something carefully and think about it for a long time

He sat in silence to contemplate the vast landscape before him.

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

She pondered her options carefully, weighing the pros and cons of different career paths.

to think about something or someone all the time, in a way that makes one unable to think about other things

Ever since the breakup, she has been obsessing over what went wrong.

to focus or concentrate one's gaze on something or someone

The scientist asked the participant to fixate on the cross on the screen

to think too much about something, often making it more complicated than it needs to be

Instead of enjoying the moment, she tends to overthink every decision.

done on purpose

His deliberate choice of words conveyed a sense of seriousness.

to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it

Despite the setback, she chose not to dwell on the negative aspects and instead focused on finding a solution.

to think carefully and deeply about something

He liked to reflect on his past achievements when he reached a milestone.

to focus on one's thoughts for spiritual purposes or to calm one's mind

Individuals meditate to achieve a sense of inner peace and calmness.

to think deeply and reflect

Writers often muse on the complexities of human emotions when crafting characters.

to think carefully about something for a long time

I need to mull over my options before I make a decision.

to think carefully about something

During the meeting, she took a moment to cogitate before expressing her opinion.

to engage in the process of thinking and reasoning

In order to solve the complex puzzle, she had to cerebrate carefully.