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contemplate

[ kon-tuhm-pleyt, -tem- ]

verb (used with object)

contemplated, contemplating.
  1. to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully:

    to contemplate the stars.

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  2. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about:

    to contemplate a difficult problem.

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  3. to have as a purpose; intend:

    The District Attorney's office does not contemplate any charges.

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  4. to have in view as a future event:

    to contemplate buying a new car.



verb (used without object)

contemplated, contemplating.
  1. to think studiously; consider deliberately; meditate.

contemplate

/ -təm-; ˈkɒntɛmˌpleɪt /

verb

  1. to think about intently and at length; consider calmly
  2. intr to think intently and at length, esp for spiritual reasons; meditate
  3. to look at thoughtfully; observe pensively
  4. to have in mind as a possibility

    to contemplate changing jobs

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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԳٱˌٴǰ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dz·ٱ··ٴǰ noun
  • ·Dz·ٱ·ٱ verb precontemplated precontemplating
  • ·Dz·ٱ·ٱ verb recontemplated recontemplating
  • ܲ·Dz·ٱ·· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contemplate1

First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin DzԳٱ𳾱ٳܲ, past participle of DzԳٱ𳾱, contemplārī “to survey, observe,” equivalent to con- “with, together” + templ(um) “space marked off for augural observation” + -ٳܲ past participle suffix; con-, temple 1, -ate 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contemplate1

C16: from Latin DzԳٱ𳾱, from templum temple 1
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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.’”

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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.

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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.

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The camera lingers on an overhead shot of Rick and Chelsea, giving us time to contemplate the ideological clash between the two.

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He has admitted that after one anxiety attack on stage in 2018 he contemplated quitting the sport.

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