(thought of/about) To have considered the possibility of
To have used as an example in support of an argument
“I admit I have become increasingly frustrated by the low number of hits on my site, so I took a few days off to feel sorry for myself and contemplate my blogging future.”
Past tense for to envisage or visualize something
“First of all, you need to determine what your client's state of mind is as they contemplate achieving their goal.”
Past tense for to consider or think of in a specified way
“We have been wont to contemplate him as being in an agony in the garden.”
Past tense for to look at thoughtfully for a long time
“When you contemplate my image, in a week or a month, I'll try to feel your presence from afar.”
Past tense for to aim for, or aspire to, a goal or aim
“He did contemplate going back to bed but his room was like a furnace with no breeze to temper the heat.”
Past tense for to consider or give serious or careful thought to
Past tense for to expect or foresee the future occurrence of something
Past tense for to look or stare at someone or something, especially intently
Past tense for to prepare something in advance
Past tense for to indulge in fantasies about something desired
Past tense for to fix one's attention at something or someone
Past tense for to expectantly want something to happen
Past tense for to be in a meditative or contemplative state or mood
Past tense for to deliberate or consider one's actions or options
Past tense for to estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
Past tense for to believe, based on information
Done with full awareness of the likely consequences
Visually seen or noticed
Being considered or likely to occur
Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent
Being in accordance with expectations
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