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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.

    Synonyms: ,

  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԳٱˌٴǰ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

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

Origin of contemplate1

C16: from Latin DzԳٱ𳾱, from templum temple 1
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He had not contemplated an attack quite like the one that took place in woodland near the Humber Bridge.

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And because she is so very good, and alive, it is all the sadder to contemplate what we’ve lost.

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