CONTEMPLATE


Meaning of CONTEMPLATE in English

v. 1 tr. survey with the eyes or in the mind. 2 tr. regard (an event) as possible. 3 tr. intend; have as one's purpose (we contemplate leaving tomorrow). 4 intr. meditate. contemplation n. contemplator n.

[ L contemplari (as com-, templum place for observations) ]

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