“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
CONTEMPLATE
contemplate
(verb) consider as a possibility; “I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job”
study, meditate, contemplate
(verb) think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; “He is meditating in his study”
contemplate
(verb) look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought; “contemplate one’s navel”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
contemplate (third-person singular simple present contemplates, present participle contemplating, simple past and past participle contemplated)
To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.
To consider as a possibility.
Synonyms
• See also ponder
• (look at): examine
Source: Wiktionary
Con"tem*plate, v. t. [imp & p. p. Contemplated (# or #); p.pr & vb. n. Contemplating.] Etym: [L. contemplatus, p.p. of contemplari to contemplate; con- + templum a space for observation marked out by the augur. See Temple.]
1. To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study. To love, at least contemplate and admire, What I see excellent. Milton. We thus dilate Our spirits to the size of that they contemplate. Byron.
2. To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend. There remain some particulars to complete the information contemplated by those resolutions. A. Hamilton. If a treaty contains any stipulations which contemplate a state of future war. Kent.
Syn.
– To view; behold; study; ponder; muse; meditate on; reflect on; consider; intend; design; plan; propose; purpose. See Meditate.
Con"tem*plate, v. i.
Definition: To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate. So many hours must I contemplate. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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