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contemplate
[kon-tuhm-pleyt, -tem-]
verb (used with object)
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully.
to contemplate the stars.
to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about.
to contemplate a difficult problem.
to have as a purpose; intend.
The District Attorney's office does not contemplate any charges.
to have in view as a future event.
to contemplate buying a new car.
verb (used without object)
to think studiously; consider deliberately; meditate.
contemplate
/ -təm-, ˈkɒntɛmˌpleɪt /
verb
to think about intently and at length; consider calmly
(intr) to think intently and at length, esp for spiritual reasons; meditate
to look at thoughtfully; observe pensively
to have in mind as a possibility
to contemplate changing jobs
Other Word Forms
- contemplator noun
- precontemplate verb
- recontemplate verb
- uncontemplated adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of contemplate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of contemplate1
Example Sentences
Orchards, wildernesses and bowers abound in her fiction, where her heroines contemplate curated views or scamper across fields and over stiles.
In retrospect, they say, it was also too frightening to contemplate.
“I don’t want to stay here contemplating decisions while we give the banes of the Eloko enough time to pay us a visit.”
Or so he told himself, as he sat there contemplating the trip.
He adds the bondholders' plan does not contemplate a return to normal performance standards on sewage spills and leaks for another 10-15 years.
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