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pondering - considering - reflecting - deliberating - mulling over - thinking about - weighing - examining - reviewing - analyzing - meditating on - ruminating - brooding over - scrutinizing - evaluating - assessing - studying - appraising - inspecting - perusing - cogitating - speculating - chewing over - sifting through - turning over - dwelling on - reflecting on - thinking over - contemplating - pondering over - musing - introspecting - observing - surveying - adjudging - gauging - judging - reasoning - theorizing - envisioning - imagining - hypothesizing - debating - questioning - discussing - interpreting - inferring - deducing - concluding - deciding
Contemplating upon the arguments involves a deep and thorough reflection on the points or assertions presented in a discussion or debate. It requires a thoughtful consideration of the merits, weaknesses, and implications of each argument. This process is crucial for forming well-reasoned opinions and making informed decisions. Contemplation in this context is not just a passive activity but an active engagement of the mind in seeking to understand, evaluate, and synthesize information.