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Contemplate \Con"tem*plate\ (?; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Contemplated} (# or #); p. pr. & vb. n. {Contemplating}.]
[L. contemplatus, p. p. of contemplari to contemplate; con- +
templum a space for observation marked out by the augur. See
{Temple}.]
1. To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or
consider with continued attention; to regard with
deliberate care; to meditate on; to study.

To love, at least contemplate and admire,
What I see excellent.
--Milton.

We thus dilate
Our spirits to the size of that they contemplate.
--Byron.

2. To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to
look forward to; to purpose; to intend.

There remain some particulars to complete the
information contemplated by those resolutions. --A.
Hamilton.

If a treaty contains any stipulations which
contemplate a state of future war. --Kent.

Syn: To view; behold; study; ponder; muse; meditate on;
reflect on; consider; intend; design; plan; propose;
purpose. See {Meditate}.