CONTEMPLATE


Meaning of CONTEMPLATE in English

[ 'kɒntɛmpleɪt , -təm- ]

■ verb look at thoughtfully.

↘think about.

↘think profoundly and at length.

↘have as a probable intention.

Derivatives

contemplator noun

Origin

C16: from L. contemplat- , contemplari 'survey, observe, ~', based on templum 'place for observation'.

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