con·tem·plate (kntm-plt) 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. [b[color=red]]To have in mind as an intention or possibility[[/color]/b]: contemplate marriage; forced by the accident to contemplate retirement. v.intr. To ponder; meditate.
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