Contemplated Meaning in English
word · lemma: contemplate
ˈkɑntəmˌpɫeɪtɪd
KAHN-tuhm-PLAY-tid
kˈɒntɪmplˌeɪtɪd
kun-TEM-play-tid
Definition
To think about something carefully and deeply, often for a long time. It can also mean to look thoughtfully at something.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary than 'think about'. Common collocations: 'contemplated the possibility', 'contemplate life', 'contemplate a decision'. Often used for deep, serious thought. Sometimes means looking at something thoughtfully.
Spanish: contemplar - considerar - reflexionar sobrePortuguese (BR): contemplar - considerarPortuguese (PT): contemplar - considerarChinese (Simplified): 沉思 - 考虑Chinese (Traditional): 沉思 - 考慮Hindi: चिंतन किया - विचार कियाArabic: تأمل - فكر ملياًBengali: গভীরভাবে চিন্তা করা - গভীরভাবে পর্যবেক্ষণ করাRussian: размышлять - созерцатьJapanese: 熟考する - 思いふける - じっと見つめるVietnamese: trầm ngâm - suy ngẫm - ngắm nhìnKorean: 깊이 생각하다 - 숙고하다 - 응시하다Turkish: düşünmek - kafa yormak - dalgın dalgın bakmakUrdu: غور کرنا - گہرائی سے سوچناIndonesian: merenungkan - memikirkan dalam-dalam - menatap
Example Sentences
She contemplated her answer before speaking.
basic
He contemplated going to university abroad.
basic
They contemplated the painting for a long time.
basic
I contemplated quitting my job, but changed my mind.
natural
She contemplated life while sitting by the lake.
natural
Have you ever contemplated moving to another country?
natural