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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.
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- to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about:
to contemplate a difficult problem.
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- to have as a purpose; intend:
The District Attorney's office does not contemplate any charges.
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- 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
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԳٱˌٴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Dz·ٱ··ٴǰ noun
- ·Dz·ٱ·ٱ verb precontemplated precontemplating
- ·Dz·ٱ·ٱ verb recontemplated recontemplating
- ܲ·Dz·ٱ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of contemplate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of contemplate1
Example Sentences
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Wallace - who stepped away from presenting MasterChef last November in the wake of the claims against him - said he felt "under attack" and that he had contemplated suicide.
So I was contemplating that Friday afternoon if I should make the trip.
This mock draft contemplates a couple of trades that could facilitate a quarterback exodus: Buffalo trading the 29th pick and Philadelphia bailing on the 32nd.
In front of the crowd, Iglesias asked Koy if they should contemplate performing “across the street” together, which elicited a roar of excitement from the crowd.
This scenario contemplates Hall of Famer Deion Sanders languishing in the green room as his son, Shedeur, Colorado’s former quarterback, is left waiting far longer than many people have predicted to hear his name called.
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