contemplate
verb (used with object)
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully.
contemplated
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past participleof contemplate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof contemplate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
contemplateverb (used with object)to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully.
Example Sentences
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Paramount provided Salazar with videos and then told Facebook what videos he watched without his consent—the exact kind of injury contemplated by the statute.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
But successful designs have become more seriously contemplated only in recent years as electric motors and high-performance batteries have advanced.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
They asked their supervisors to approve a new investigation and contemplated using undercover operatives to gather more evidence.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The move was contemplated for months, said Reagan, the CFO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
An awkward fear crept up slowly as I contemplated sitting in the car all night alone.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
