con·tem·plate (k n t m-pl t )v. con·tem·plat·ed, con·tem·plat·ing, con·tem·plates v.tr. 1. To look at attentively and thoughtfully. See Synonyms at see1. 2. To consider carefully and at length; meditate on or ponder: contemplated the problem from all sides; contemplated the mystery of God. 3. To have in mind as an intention or possibility: contemplate marriage; forced by the accident to contemplate retirement. v.intr. To ponder; meditate. [Latin contempl r , contemplt- : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + templum, space for observing auguries; see tem- in Indo-European roots.]con tem·plator n. |
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