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   con·tem·plate

   /ˈkän(t)əmˌplāt/

   verb

   • 1. look thoughtfully for a long time at: "he sat on the carpet contemplating his image in the mirrors" Similar look atviewregardexamineinspectobservesurveystudyscrutinizescanstare atgaze ateyetake a good look atliterary:behold
   • ▪ think about: "the results of a trade war are too horrifying to contemplate" Similar think aboutmeditate on/overconsiderponderreflect on/aboutmull overmuse ondwell ondeliberate overcogitate on/aboutruminate on/aboutchew overbrood on/aboutpuzzle overturn over in one's mindweigh upconsiderthink aboutgive thought tohave in mind/viewenvisageaim atforeseeimaginevisualizeintendproposemean toexpect to
   • ▪ think profoundly and at length; meditate: "he sat morosely contemplating"
   • ▪ have in mind as a probable though not certain intention: "she was contemplating a gold mining venture"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin contemplat- ‘surveyed, observed, contemplated’, from the verb contemplari, based on templum ‘place for observation’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contemplator noun

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   Learn the meaning of contemplate, a verb that means to view or consider with continued attention or to plan on something. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   Contemplate means to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way. Learn more about the verb's usage, synonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTEMPLATED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Contemplated is the past tense of contemplate, which means to spend time considering a possible future action or a particular thing. See how to use this word in sentences and synonyms.

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   to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars. Synonyms: survey, regard, behold. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem. Synonyms: ponder, study. to have as a purpose; intend: The District Attorney's office does not contemplate any charges.

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   Definitions of contemplate. verb. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes. synonyms: meditate, study. see more. verb. reflect deeply on a subject. synonyms: chew over, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over. see more. verb. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTEMPLATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Aug 14, 2015 · Contemplate means to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way. Learn more about the verb, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with the Cambridge Dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontemplate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of contemplate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.