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Synonyms
con·tem·plate (kŏńtəm-plāt́)

[Latin contemplārī, contemplāt-, com-, intensive pref.; see com–, + templum, space for observing auguries.]

verb: -plat·ed, -plat·ing, -plates. 

transitive verb 

  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.

intransitive verb 

To ponder; meditate.

derivatives

cońtem·plátor
noun