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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 51Թ Forms
- Dz·ٱ··ٴǰ noun
- ·Dz·ٱ·ٱ verb precontemplated precontemplating
- ·Dz·ٱ·ٱ verb recontemplated recontemplating
- ܲ·Dz·ٱ·· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contemplate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contemplate1
Example Sentences
While she contemplated a transition into editing, producing or writing, she said, “I called my agents and my manager and said, ‘I’m done being in front of the camera — don’t put me up for anything.’”
In the meantime, as he contemplates what’s next after the cancellation of his TV series “The Old Man,” Bridges says “Slow Magic” has reignited his desire to make music.
The S&P 500 index added $2.4tn in market value for about 10 minutes, only for it to all vanish once the White House quickly denied the president was contemplating such a move.
The camera lingers on an overhead shot of Rick and Chelsea, giving us time to contemplate the ideological clash between the two.
He has admitted that after one anxiety attack on stage in 2018 he contemplated quitting the sport.
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