Contemplation

/ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act of contemplating; being highly concentrated in thought; musing..

Definitions by Sense

1. The act of contemplating; being highly concentrated in thought; musing.
2. (religion) Holy meditation.
3. The act of looking forward to a future event.
4. The state of being considered or planned.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: meditation, cogitation; see also Thesaurus:attention, Thesaurus:consideration

Now, 80 percent is accessible — quickly filling with exhibition spaces, stylish restaurants and cafes, bookstores, and highly profitable gift stores, as well as quiet walkways, shady stands of trees and odd nooks that invite contemplation of bygone dynasties.

Mr. Pickwick congratulated the fortunate owner of the irresistible garments on their acquisition; and Mr. Peter Magnus remained a few moments apparently absorbed in contemplation.

Near-synonyms: devotions, prayer

Whilst he roamed about with his flocks, through ice and snow, communion with his God in prayer, and quiet contemplation, were his portion.

Near-synonym: anticipation

Near-synonyms: consideration, planning, proposal

contemplation of port facility expansion

Synonyms for contemplation

Antonyms for contemplation

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• contemplations

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