Contemplate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪt/

Definitions of contemplate

verb to think deeply or carefully about something

Example Sentences

A1 I contemplate what to have for dinner every night.

A2 She contemplated quitting her job and traveling the world.

B1 Before making a decision, it's important to contemplate all possible outcomes.

B2 The artist sat in front of the blank canvas, contemplating his next masterpiece.

C1 As she sat on the mountaintop, she contemplated the meaning of life.

C2 The philosopher spent years contemplating the nature of existence.

Examples of contemplate in a Sentence

formal After much contemplation, he decided to accept the job offer.

informal I've been contemplating whether to go on vacation or not.

slang I've been contemplating ghosting him, he's been acting strange.

figurative As she sat by the lake, she contemplated the meaning of life.

Grammatical Forms of contemplate

• past tense: contemplated
• plural: contemplate
• comparative: more contemplative
• superlative: most contemplative
• present tense: contemplates
• future tense: will contemplate
• perfect tense: have contemplated
• continuous tense: is contemplating
• singular: contemplate
• positive degree: contemplate
• infinitive: to contemplate
• gerund: contemplating
• participle: contemplated

Origin and Evolution of contemplate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'contemplate' originated from the Latin word 'contemplatus', which is derived from 'con-' (intensive prefix) and 'templum' (temple, a space for observation).

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to mean observing or studying sacred objects or ideas, 'contemplate' evolved to encompass the broader sense of deeply considering or pondering something.