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contemplate

contemplate is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 2 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.

Definitions

1.To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend. There remain some particulars to complete the information contemplated by those resolutions. A. Hamilton. If a treaty contains any stipulations which contemplate a state of future war. Kent. See Meditate.
2.To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate. So many hours must I contemplate. Shak.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

Synonyms

Synonyms (Webster's 1913)

behold
consider
design
intend
meditate on
muse
plan
ponder
propose
purpose
reflect on
study
to view

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

Related questions

What does "contemplate" mean?

Reverse-dictionary questions

Definition-first questions whose answer is contemplate.

What is to consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate. So many hours must I contemplate. Shak called?

Sources

Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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