17
intend(verb, mean, consider, determine, direct)
16
examine(verb, study, check, mark, consider)
16
speculate(verb, study, consider, plan, favor)
16
survey(verb, study, check, mark, consider)
16
think about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, study, consider)
15
expect(verb, hold, mean, plan, favor)
15
inspect(verb, study, check, mark, consider)
15
propose(verb, mean, consider, direct, plan)
15
think over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, study, consider)
14
look(verb, take, study, check, direct)
14
look at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, study, check)
14
mean(verb, consider, direct, plan, resolve)
14
purpose(verb, mean, consider, direct, plan)
13
aim(verb, mean, consider, plan, point)
13
envisage(verb, take, study, consider, plan)
13
envision(verb, consider, plan, see, reason)
13
mull(verb, study, consider, resolve, reason)
13
scan(verb, study, check, consider, oppose)
11
think of(verb, expression, phrasal verb, plan, think)
10
anticipate(verb, hold, mean, plan, favor)
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