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- [kon-tuh m-pleyt, -tem-]
- /ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm-/
- /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-tuh m-pleyt, -tem-]
- /ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm-/
Definitions of contemplating word
- verb without object contemplating to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately. 2
- noun contemplating Look thoughtfully for a long time at. 2
- verb with object contemplating to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars. 1
- verb with object contemplating to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem. 1
- verb with object contemplating to have as a purpose; intend. 1
- verb with object contemplating to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car. 1
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Origin of contemplating
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 Contemplating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contemplating 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
contemplating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contemplating
adjective contemplating
- advertent — paying attention; heedful
- on one's toes — one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
- intentive — Paying attention; attentive, heedful.
- cogitative — capable of thinking
- observant — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
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