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   Contemplate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Contemplated ; 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.]
   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.
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   To love, at least contemplate and admire,
   What I see excellent.
   Milton.
   
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   We thus dilate
   Our spirits to the size of that they contemplate.
   
   Byron.
   
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   To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend.
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   There remain some particulars to complete the information contemplated by those resolutions.
   A. Hamilton.
   
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   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.
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   Contemplate, v. i. To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate.
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   So many hours must I contemplate.
   Shak.
   
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