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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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Contemplating
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
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, -plat·ed, -plat·ing.
re·con·tem·plate, verb, -plat·ed, -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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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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