Contemplates Meaning in English
word · lemma: contemplate
ˈkɑntəmˌpɫeɪts
KAHN-tuhm-PLAYTS
kˈɒntɪmplˌeɪts
kun-TIM-plays
Definition
To look at something thoughtfully and carefully, or to think deeply about a possible course of action or idea.
Usage & Nuances
More formal and literary than 'think about'. Common with abstract subjects ('contemplates life', 'contemplates moving'). Often used in philosophical or reflective contexts. Avoid using for quick or casual thought.
Spanish: contemplar - considerarPortuguese (BR): contemplar - considerarPortuguese (PT): contemplar - ponderarChinese (Simplified): 沉思 - 考虑Chinese (Traditional): 沉思 - 考慮Hindi: विचार करना - चिंतन करनाArabic: يتأمل - يفكر بعمقBengali: গভীরভাবে চিন্তা করে - মনোযোগ দিয়ে দেখেRussian: созерцает - обдумываетJapanese: 熟考する - じっと見つめるVietnamese: trầm ngâm - suy ngẫmKorean: 깊이 생각하다 - 응시하다Turkish: düşünmek (derinlemesine) - dikkatle incelemekUrdu: غور کرتا ہے - گہرائی سے دیکھتا ہےIndonesian: merenungkan - memikirkan dengan mendalam
Example Sentences
She contemplates the sunset every evening.
basic
He contemplates a change in his career.
basic
The artist contemplates her painting in silence.
basic
Sometimes he just contemplates what his future might look like.
natural
She contemplates telling her friend the truth but hesitates.
natural
The committee contemplates several solutions before making a decision.
natural