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contemplate(dictionary)

contemplate (iou)



contemplate verb. L16.
[Latin contemplat- pa. ppl stem of contemplari, formed as CON- + templum open space for observation, temple: see -ATE3.]
verb intrans. Meditate (on), muse; be occupied in contemplation. L16.
Southey Julian was silent then, and sate contemplating. I. D'Israeli Too deeply occupied with their own projects to contemplate on those of others.
verb trans. Meditate on, ponder; view mentally; consider in a particular aspect, regard. L16.
contemplate one's navel: see NAVEL 1.
S. Turner [It] must not be contemplated as a barbarism of the country. J. London He would have..to do a thousand and one things that were awful to contemplate.
verb trans. & intrans. foll. by on. Look at with continued attention; gaze on, observe thoughtfully. E17.
J. Conrad She continued to contemplate..the bare and untidy garden.
verb trans. Regard as possible, expect, take into account as a contingency. L18.
E. F. Benson Failure, however, she did not contemplate.
b. Have in view as a purpose; intend. E19.
A. Christie We are not contemplating arresting anyone at present. B. Webb I am..contemplating a course of reading on music and musicians.
contemplatist noun a person given to contemplation M17-M19.