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Meaning of contemplated
The primary meaning of the word "contemplated" is to think carefully and seriously about something.
Etymology of contemplated
The word "contemplated" comes from the Latin "contemplari", which means to gaze at or observe, and is related to the word "templum", meaning temple, and is also connected to the Latin "temere", meaning to cut or divide, and the prefix "con-", meaning together or thoroughly
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of thoughtful consideration or observation
Synonyms
pondered
reflected
thought
considered
deliberated
weighed
meditated
ruminated
brooded
mused
speculated
conjectured
guessed
supposed
assumed
imagined
envisioned
pictured
thoughtfully
intentionally
deliberately
carefully
thoroughly
meticulously
scrupulously
studiously
attentively
knowingly
willfully
purposefully
intentionally
knowingly
voluntarily
designedly
Definitions
- To think carefully and seriously about something, often in order to make a decision or form an opinion
- To consider something as a possibility or option
- To gaze steadily and thoughtfully at something, often in order to appreciate its beauty or significance
Usage Examples
- The team contemplated different strategies before making a decision
- She contemplated the beautiful sunset on the beach
- He contemplated his future and decided to pursue a career in law