Word of the day
contemplate
1. think about
“the results of a trade war are too horrifying to contemplate”
2. think profoundly and at length; meditate
“he sat morosely contemplating”
3. look thoughtfully for a long time at
“he sat on the carpet contemplating his image in the mirrors”
verb
/ˈkɑn(t)əmˌpleɪt/
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"After the meeting, she found a quiet corner to contemplate the _____ she had just made."
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- study
- scrutinize
- examine
- rush
- ignore
- neglect
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Find a word related to contemplate
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