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contemplate

Verb

IPA /ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪt/

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To consider a possible action carefully before deciding whether you want to do it or whether it would be suitable.

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contemplate/ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪt/

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We began to contemplate moving somewhere closer to our family.
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contemplate — To consider a possible action carefully before deciding whether you want to do it or whether it would be suitable.

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To consider a possible action carefully before deciding whether you want to do it or whether it would be suitable.

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Word origin

From Latin contemplare, related to templum, meaning temple.

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Contemplate can be followed by a noun or an -ing form: contemplate a change or changing jobs.

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