Work of the Week (5)

word: Contemplate

Definition:
verb
1. to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
2. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem.
3. to have as a purpose; intend.
4. to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car.

Where: MSNBC
"McCain announced a brief suspension of his campaign last week to return to Washington and become involved in negotiations on the bailout but would not say whether he was contemplating that again."

Sentence:
Sarah and Roger contemplated whether or not they should skip their last class and head to the beach instead.