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contemplated

con·tem·plate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-tuh m-pleyt, -tem-]
    • /ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm-/
    • /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-tuh m-pleyt, -tem-]
    • /ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm-/

Definitions of contemplated word

  • verb with object contemplated to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars. 1
  • verb with object contemplated to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem. 1
  • verb with object contemplated to have as a purpose; intend. 1
  • verb with object contemplated to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car. 1
  • verb without object contemplated to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately. 1
  • noun contemplated Look thoughtfully for a long time at. 1
See all 7 definitions of contemplated

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Origin of contemplated

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin contemplātus past participle of contemplāre, contemplārī to survey, observe, equivalent to con- con- + templ(um) space marked off for augural observation, temple1 + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Contemplated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Contemplated

contemplated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for contemplated

adjective contemplated

  • proposed — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
  • prearranged — to arrange in advance or beforehand.
  • witting — knowing; aware; conscious.
  • considered — A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought.
  • prepense — planned or intended in advance; premeditated.
All 11 Synonyms of contemplated

Antonyms for contemplated

adjective contemplated

  • unheeded — to give careful attention to: He did not heed the warning.
  • unobserved — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
  • noted — well-known; celebrated; famous: a noted scholar.
All 3 Antonyms of contemplated

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