WORD.

contemplate-

[kon-tuh-m-pleyt, -tem]

verb

1. to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study

thoughtfully

2. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about

3. to have as a purpose; intend

4. to have in view as a future event

origin:

1585-95

contemplari to survey, observe, equivalent to con- con + templ

(um) space marked off for augural observation, temple + atus