contemplate
verb (used with object)
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully.
will contemplate
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future tenseof contemplate.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Millions of Europeans will contemplate the sky in awe on Wednesday as a rare total solar eclipse crosses part of the continent and plunges a swathe of Spain into eerie daytime darkness.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
While Houston have boosted their hopes of reaching their first Super Bowl, Rodgers will contemplate ending his career with just one appearance in the NFL's championship game.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
"So it's very important for us to speak with her and as I said, I hope she will agree to do so voluntarily but I'm sure we will contemplate a subpoena if she won't."
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2022
To arrive at a settlement number it can accept, Twitter will contemplate the probability that it will get a specific performance ruling, up to $1 billion in damages, or lose outright.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2022
There remains only the incomparable hero of the Passion, the founder of the rights of free conscience, and the complete model which all suffering souls will contemplate in order to fortify and console themselves.
From The Life of Jesus by Ernest Renan
