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Learn “Contemplate”

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Contemplate

verb/KON-tem-plate/

Meaning

To think about something carefully for a long time.

In context

The hikers stopped to contemplate the huge view from the summit.

Remember it

Contemplate holds 'temple' — like sitting quietly in a temple, deep in careful thought.

Use it well

Use for slow, thoughtful consideration, deeper than just 'think about'.