contemplate

//ˈkɒntəmpleɪt//
C1Frequency Level 9Formal
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Verb

contemplateInfinitive
contemplatePresent tense
contemplatedPast tense
contemplatedPast participle
contemplatingPresent participle
contemplatesThird-person singular
1

to think about something deeply and carefully, often for a long time

She sat by the window and contemplated her future.

2

to look at something thoughtfully for a long time

She sat by the window and contemplated the sunset.

3

to consider doing something or the possibility of something happening

She is contemplating a career change.

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