He thought of buying an expensive watch.

Meaning: He considered the possibility of purchasing a costly timepiece.

Choice of Words: Thought is a mental process that involves considering something. Expensive means costing a lot of money. Watch is a device worn on the wrist that tells time. Buying is the act of obtaining something by paying money.

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