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con·tem·plate

contemplate

 
 
pronunciation:
kan tm pleIt
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: contemplates, contemplating, contemplated
definition 1: to look at long and thoughtfully.
She contemplated each sculpture in turn.
 
synonyms:
regard, view, watch
similar words:
examine, eye, gaze at, inspect, look at, mull, observe, peer at, scan, scrutinize, stare at, survey, think
definition 2: to think about deeply and seriously.
He contemplated the situation and finally decided what should be done.
synonyms:
cogitate, consider, mull, ponder, reflect on, ruminate, study, think about, weigh
similar words:
cerebrate, chew, deliberate, evaluate, revolve, view
definition 3: to consider seriously as a future action; plan.
She's contemplating a career change.I often contemplate making one more trip to the Himalayas.They refused to even contemplate their daughter's marrying such a fool.
synonyms:
anticipate, expect, meditate, plan
similar words:
consider, envision, imagine, intend, project, ruminate
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to think deeply; ponder; meditate.
He needed time to contemplate before making a decision.
synonyms:
cogitate, consider, meditate, mull, ponder, reflect, ruminate, study
similar words:
deliberate, introspect, muse
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derivations: contemplatingly (adv.), contemplator (n.)
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