Dictionary Entry
contemplate
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/Word FrequencyCommon (4.55)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)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.
In a Sentence
“She sat quietly by the window, contemplating the possibilities ahead.”
Published Usage Examples
“I think the more fun possibility to contemplate is something like attempted reckless homicide”
“I have used a range finder for a number of years to help make the decision as to whether the shot I contemplate is within my comfort range.”
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Origin
Late Middle English from Latin contemplari ‘to observe, consider’, from con‑ ‘with’ + templum ‘temple’.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “contemplate”
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