contemplate
- 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.
- to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car.
- to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately.
Origin of contemplate
Synonyms for contemplate
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ponder, foresee, consider, aim, weigh, propose, intend, envisage, mean, notice, examine, speculate, deliberate, study, mind, excogitate, observe, design, expect, percolateExamples from the Web for contemplated
Contemporary Examples of contemplated
The White House may have contemplated dumping Joe Biden from the ticket.
Lennox got so much hate mail, she contemplated quitting social media altogether.
"For the first time I contemplated my mortality and whether I had accomplished all I wanted," he told me.
About eight months after Rosenberg died, Rivers contemplated suicide herself.
Three special operations officials say rescue missions to bring him back were contemplated multiple times over the years.
Historical Examples of contemplated
It is contemplated to erect a monument, by subscription, to Mr. Fessenden's memory.
Biographical SketchesNathaniel Hawthorne
His eyes glowed steadily as he contemplated this interloper in his domain.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
Then she stepped back and contemplated the house critically.
Fair MargaretH. Rider Haggard
Miriam must not only be contemplated in a new, but unpleasing light.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IFrancis Augustus Cox
For neither he nor Catherine ever contemplated separation or death.
Night and Morning, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
contemplate
- 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
Word Origin for contemplate
Word Origin and History for contemplated
contemplate
1590s, from Latin contemplatus, past participle of contemplari "survey, observe" (see contemplation). Related: Contemplated; contemplating.