contemplate
Use Contemplate in a sentence
təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm- verb (used with object)
1.
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
2.
to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem.
3.
to have as a purpose; intend.
4.
to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car.
verb (used without object)
5.
to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately.
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Origin:
1585–95; < Latin contemplātus past participle of contemplāre, contemplārī to survey, observe, equivalent to con- con- + templ(um) space marked off for augural observation, temple + -ātus -ate1
1585–95; < Latin contemplātus past participle of contemplāre, contemplārī to survey, observe, equivalent to con- con- + templ(um) space marked off for augural observation, temple + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
con·tem·plat·ing·ly, adverb
con·tem·pla·tor, noun
pre·con·tem·plate, verb, pre·con·tem·plat·ed, pre·con·tem·plat·ing.
re·con·tem·plate, verb, re·con·tem·plat·ed, re·con·tem·plat·ing.
un·con·tem·plat·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1. gaze at, behold, regard, survey. 2. study, ponder. 3. design, plan.
1. gaze at, behold, regard, survey. 2. study, ponder. 3. design, plan.
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contemplate (ˈkɒntɛmˌpleɪt, -təm-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 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 |
| [C16: from Latin contemplāre, from templum | |
| 'contemplator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
contemplate
c.1600, from L. contemplat-, pp. stem of contemplari (see contemplation). Related: Contemplated (pp. adj., 1863); contemplating (1660s).
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Example sentences
We are not alone in our ability to invent or plan or to contemplate ourselves-or even to plot and lie.
The poem gives us much to contemplate in this month of election and at the start of the upcoming presidential election year.
If this proposal becomes law, we'll have a rather paradoxical situation to contemplate.
Except for a smoother road up and a bench from which to contemplate the vista, nothing appeared to have changed.
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