English Dictionary
Definition contemplate in British English
contemplate
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪt/
Example
I'm contemplating retirement next year.
1.1
to consider the possibility of something happening
Example
We're not even contemplating defeat.
Example
The alternative is too horrible to contemplate.
3
to look at something or someone for a long time
Example
He stood contemplating his image in the mirror.
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