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contemplate

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  1. consider              
 
con.tem.plate \'ka:nt-*m-.pla-t, 'ka:n-.tem-\ \-.pla-t-*r\ vt [L 
   contemplatus, pp. of contemplari, fr. com- + templum] space marked out for 
   observation of auguries - more at TEMPLE 1: to view or consider with 
   continued attention : meditate on  2: to have in view as contingent or 
   probable or as an end or intention  : PONDER, MEDITATE  - con.tem.pla.tor n