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Definition of Contemplate
1. Verb. Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought. "Contemplate one's navel"
2. Verb. Consider as a possibility. "I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job"
Specialized synonyms: Entertain, Flirt With, Think About, Think Of, Toy With
Generic synonyms: Consider, Deal, Look At, Take
Derivative terms: Contemplation
Generic synonyms: Consider, Deal, Look At, Take
Derivative terms: Contemplation
3. Verb. Think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes. "He is meditating in his study"
Exact synonyms: Meditate, Study
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Derivative terms: Contemplation, Contemplative, Meditation, Meditation, Meditative, Study, Study
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Derivative terms: Contemplation, Contemplative, Meditation, Meditation, Meditative, Study, Study
4. Verb. Reflect deeply on a subject. "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate"
Exact synonyms: Chew Over, Excogitate, Meditate, Mull, Mull Over, Muse, Ponder, Reflect, Ruminate, Speculate, Think Over
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Specialized synonyms: Premeditate, Theologise, Theologize, Introspect, Bethink, Cogitate, Question, Wonder, Puzzle, Consider, Study
Derivative terms: Contemplation, Contemplative, Excogitative, Meditation, Meditative, Muller, Muse, Muser, Musing, Ponderer, Reflective, Reflective, Rumination, Ruminative, Ruminator, Speculation, Speculative
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Specialized synonyms: Premeditate, Theologise, Theologize, Introspect, Bethink, Cogitate, Question, Wonder, Puzzle, Consider, Study
Derivative terms: Contemplation, Contemplative, Excogitative, Meditation, Meditative, Muller, Muse, Muser, Musing, Ponderer, Reflective, Reflective, Rumination, Ruminative, Ruminator, Speculation, Speculative
Definition of Contemplate
1. v. t. 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.
2. v. i. To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate.
Definition of Contemplate
1. [v -PLATED, -PLATING, -PLATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Contemplate
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