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- Dictionarycontemplation/ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time: "the road is too busy for leisurely contemplation of the scenery" Similar
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serious and quiet thought for a period of time: lost in contemplation She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation. The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Thinking and contemplating. a brown study idiom. agonize over/about something. beard-stroking. bethink. harbour.
1. a. : concentration on spiritual things as a form of private devotion. b. : a state of mystical awareness of God's being. 2. : an act of considering with attention : study. made the decision after much contemplation. 3. : the act of regarding steadily. was lost in quiet contemplation of the scene. 4. : intention, expectation.
Contemplation definition: the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.. See examples of CONTEMPLATION used in a sentence.
noun [ U ] us / ˌkɑːn.t̬əmˈpleɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. serious and quiet thought for a period of time: lost in contemplation She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation. The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Thinking and contemplating.
contemplation. noun. /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃn/. /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃn/. [uncountable] (formal) Idioms. the act of thinking deeply about something. He sat there deep in contemplation. Let's take a few moments of quiet contemplation. The monks dedicate themselves to a life of prayer and contemplation.
noun. 1. the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation. 2. full or deep consideration; reflection. religious contemplation.
1. : to view or consider with continued attention : meditate on. contemplate the vastness of the universe. contemplated the meaning of the poem. 2. : to view as likely or probable or as an end or intention. contemplate marriage. contemplated a move to Alaska. intransitive verb. : ponder, meditate. wanted time to just sit and contemplate.
Contemplation is long, hard thinking about something. If you’re writing a book on the meaning of the universe, then you’re going to need to do a great deal of contemplation.
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars. Synonyms: survey, regard, behold. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem. Synonyms: ponder, study. to have as a purpose; intend: The District Attorney's office does not contemplate any charges.
Definition of contemplate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
