contemplate

1. v. t. 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. Source: opted

2. v. t. To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend. Source: opted

3. v. i. To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate. Source: opted

4. v. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought Source: wordnet

5. v. consider as a possibility Source: wordnet

6. v. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes Source: wordnet

7. v. reflect deeply on a subject Source: wordnet

8. 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. To love, at least contemplate and admire, What I see excellent. Milton. We thus dilate Our spirits to the size of that they contemplate. Byron. 2. 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. Syn. -- To view; behold; study; ponder; muse; meditate on; reflect on; consider; intend; design; plan; propose; purpose. See Meditate. To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate. So many hours must I contemplate. Shak. Source: webster

9. To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; tomuse; to meditate.So many hours must I contemplate. Shak. Source: adambom

10. v:100 v. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought v. consider as a possibility Source: ecdict

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