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. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
To love, at least contemplate and admire, What I see excellent. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
We thus dilate Our spirits to the size of that they contemplate. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend. [ 1913 Webster ]
There remain some particulars to complete the information contemplated by those resolutions. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
If a treaty contains any stipulations which contemplate a state of future war. Kent.
n. [ F. contemplation, L. contemplatio. ] 1. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study. [ 1913 Webster ]
In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Holy meditation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
To live in prayer and contemplation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. [ 1913 Webster ]
In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left. Reid. [ 1913 Webster ]
To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration. [ 1913 Webster ]
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