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contemplate
[ kon-tuhm-pleyt, -tem- ]
/ ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm- /
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verb (used with object), con·tem·plat·ed, con·tem·plat·ing.
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), con·tem·plat·ed, con·tem·plat·ing.
to think studiously; consider deliberately; meditate.
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Origin of contemplate
OTHER WORDS FROM contemplate
con·tem·pla·tor, nounpre·con·tem·plate, verb, pre·con·tem·plat·ed, pre·con·tem·plat·ing.re·con·tem·plate, verb, re·con·tem·plat·ed, re·con·tem·plat·ing.un·con·tem·plat·ed, adjectiveWords nearby contemplate
contd., conte, contemn, contemp., contemplable, contemplate, contemplating, contemplation, contemplative, contemplative order, contempo
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British Dictionary definitions for contemplate
contemplate
/ (ˈkɒntɛmˌpleɪt, -təm-) /
verb (mainly tr)
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 possibilityto contemplate changing jobs
Derived forms of contemplate
contemplator, nounWord Origin for contemplate
C16: from Latin contemplāre, from templum temple 1
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