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

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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

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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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