Contemplate

Definition of Contemplate

Con´tem`plate

v. t.	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. [imp. & p. p. Contemplated (# or #); p. pr. & vb. n. Contemplating.] To love, at least contemplate and admire, What I see excellent. Milton. - 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.
v. i.	1.	To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate. So many hours must I contemplate. - Shak.

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