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contemplate

/ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/verb

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

Example sentence

  • “I contemplated doing the project myself, but it would have taken too long.”

Featured as word of the day on November 9, 2026.

Related words

contemptThe state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.contagiousEasily transmitted to others.contendTo struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.consumerSomeone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.contentSatisfied, pleased, contented.consulateThe office of a consul, in its various senses.