ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 01606 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
contemplate
v.
US/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
UK/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency58/100
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Meanings of contemplate
1verb
To think about something deeply and carefully; to consider or reflect upon something for a period of time.
She sat quietly, contemplating the difficult decision she had to make.
She sat quietly, contemplating the difficult decision she had to make.
The architect contemplated the design for several weeks before presenting it.
The architect contemplated the design for several weeks before presenting it.
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Derivatives of contemplate
contemplation
deep or careful thinking (noun)
After long contemplation, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
After long contemplation, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
contemplative
thoughtful, reflective (adjective)
The monk led a contemplative life, spending much time in prayer and meditation.
The monk led a contemplative life, spending much time in prayer and meditation.
contemplate the possibility
consider the possibility (phrase)
The company is contemplating the possibility of expanding into new markets.
The company is contemplating the possibility of expanding into new markets.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of contemplate
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Common Phrases with contemplate
contemplate deeplycontemplate deeply
contemplate the futurecontemplate the future
contemplate one's optionscontemplate one's options
contemplate a changecontemplate a change
contemplate suicidecontemplate suicide
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Practice Question: contemplate
Choose the best word for the blank
After receiving the job offer, she spent the entire weekend ___ whether to accept it or decline.
- A contemplate
- B contemplating
- C contemplated
- D to contemplate
The present participle 'contemplating' correctly follows the preposition 'spent ... (time)' to express an activity done during that time period.