Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun contemplation

2 senses of contemplation

Sense 1
contemplation -- (a long and thoughtful observation)
       => stare -- (a fixed look with eyes open wide)

Sense 2
contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness -- (a calm, lengthy, intent consideration)
       => consideration -- (the process of giving careful thought to something)