contemplation

noundeep thought; planning
noungazing at

Synonyms for contemplation

noun deep thought; planning

Antonyms for contemplation

Word Origin & History

c.1200, "religious musing," from Old French contemplation or directly from Latin contemplationem (nominative contemplatio) "act of looking at," from contemplat-, past participle stem of contemplari "to gaze attentively, observe," originally "to mark out a space for observation" (as an augur does). From com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + templum "area for the taking of auguries" (see temple (n.1)).

Example Sentences for contemplation

The truth could not be concealed, nor the contemplation of it avoided.

Raising his eyes from a contemplation of the heels in front of him, he saw Belle Langdon.

I wasn't so enamoured with the ancients as I thought I was; but I was enamoured with your contemplation of my pose.

The contemplation of the infirm and lonely steed overcame him.

A state of mind produced by contemplation of a neighbor's uneasiness.

The course of nature lies open to my contemplation as well as to theirs.

From the contemplation of the Past, he roused himself to face the Future.

I could enter no other houses for that one while, for I could not bear the contemplation of the children.

Who do you imagine has it in contemplation to confer a distinction upon you, sir?'

It may be that the banker's face grew a shade paler after that contemplation.

contemplation

Synonyms for contemplation

Antonyms for contemplation

anticipation

attention

brainwork

cerebration

cogitation

contemplation

Synonyms for contemplation

Antonyms for contemplation

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