— contemplatingly , adv. — contemplator , n.
/kon"teuhm playt', -tem-/ , v. , contemplated, contemplating .
v.t.
1. to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
2. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem.
3. to have as a purpose; intend.
4. to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car.
v.i.
5. to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately.
[ 1585-95; contemplatus ptp. of contemplare, contemplari to survey, observe, equiv. to con- CON- + templ ( um ) space marked off for augural observation, TEMPLE + -atus -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. gaze at, behold, regard, survey. 2. study, ponder. 3. design, plan.