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- [1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
contemplate \con"template\ ?; 277, v. t. imp. p. p.
contemplated or ; p. pr. vb. n. contemplating.
l. contemplatus, p. p. of contemplari to contemplate; con- +
templum a space for observation marked out by the augur. see
temple.
1. 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.
1913 webster
to love, at least contemplate and admire,
what i see excellent.
--milton.
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we thus dilate
our spirits to the size of that they contemplate.
--byron.
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2. to consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to
look forward to; to purpose; to intend.
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there remain some particulars to complete the
information contemplated by those resolutions. --a.
hamilton.
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if a treaty contains any stipulations which
contemplate a state of future war. --kent.
syn: to view; behold; study; ponder; muse; meditate on;
reflect on; consider; intend; design; plan; propose;
purpose. see meditate.
1913 webster
see also:
contemplated contemplating temple meditate
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