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Common collocations with contemplation in American Collocation

contemplation noun uncountable

US /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃ(ə)n/

quiet

deep
peaceful
quiet
silent

The chapel is available for quiet contemplation during the day.

types of contemplation

mystical
philosophical
spiritual

In trying to understand the world around him, the narrator engages in philosophical contemplation.

encourage
invite
provoke

Challenging artistic material encourages contemplation.