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con·tem·plate
 contemplate
- pronunciation:
- kan
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
contemplated, contemplates, contemplating |
| definition 1: |
to look at long and thoughtfully.
She contemplated each sculpture in turn.
- synonyms:
- regard, view, watch
- similar words:
- chew, examine, eye, gaze at, inspect, look at, mull, observe, peer at, scan, scrutinize, stare at, survey, think
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| definition 2: |
to think about deeply and seriously.
He contemplated the problem but could not arrive at a solution.- synonyms:
- cogitate, consider, mull, ponder, reflect on, ruminate, study, think about, weigh
- similar words:
- cerebrate, chew, deliberate, evaluate, revolve, view
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| definition 3: |
to consider as a future action; plan.
She's contemplating a career change.- synonyms:
- anticipate, expect, meditate, plan
- similar words:
- consider, envision, imagine, intend, project, ruminate
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| related words: |
behold, debate, digest, entertain, propose, regard, scope, see, watch |
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| 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, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, study
- similar words:
- deliberate, introspect
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| related words: |
brood, puzzle, recollect, see, speculate, think, watch |
| derivations: |
contemplatingly (adv.), contemplator (n.) |
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