contemplate — to think about something carefully and for a long time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think about something carefully and for a long time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
Korean meaning: 깊이 생각하다, 숙고하다
Korean pronunciation: **컨**템플레이트
Example Sentences
- He spent hours contemplating whether to eat the last piece of pizza or save it for breakfast.
- The philosopher contemplated the meaning of existence while waiting in line at the grocery store.
- She contemplated changing her major after failing calculus for the third time.
contemplate
VERB//ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt//
to think about something carefully and for a long time
Thinking deeply about important decisions
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"Stop to contemplate before it's too late — the wisest minds deliberate."
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Origin
From Latin 'contemplari', meaning 'to survey or observe', composed of 'com-' (with) and 'templum' (temple or open space for observation). The word originally referred to observing the sky or a sacred space for augury purposes.
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“He spent hours contemplating whether to eat the last piece of pizza or save it for breakfast.”
“The philosopher contemplated the meaning of existence while waiting in line at the grocery store.”
“She contemplated changing her major after failing calculus for the third time.”
“The CEO contemplated the company's strategic direction during the quarterly meeting.”
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