contemplating
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɑntəmˌpɫeɪtɪŋ// UK //kˈɒntɪmplˌeɪtɪŋ// con·tem·plat·ing
v. to think about something carefully for a long time before making a decision.
v. to consider something deeply and at length, especially before acting or deciding.
She sat by the window, contemplating her next move.
He spent the evening contemplating whether to accept the job offer in London.
The artist stood before the blank canvas, contemplating the interplay of light and shadow that would define the morning's work.
Usage
The verb is transitive and typically takes a gerund or a noun phrase as its object.