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contemplation

con.tem.pla.tion \.ka:nt-*m-'pla--sh*n, .ka:n-.tem-\ n 1a: concentration on 
   spiritual things as a form of private devotion  1b: a state of mystical 
   awareness of God's being  2: an act of considering with attention : STUDY  
   3: the act of regarding steadily  4: INTENTION, EXPECTATION