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contemplation
/ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃn/
noun

the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a

long time.
"the road is too busy for leisurely contemplation of
the scenery"

Similar: viewing regarding

deep reflective thought.

"he would retire to his room for study or
contemplation"

Similar: thought meditation

the state of being considered or planned.

"substantial fitting work is in contemplation"

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CONTEMPLATION | English meaning -

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4 days ago — serious and quiet thought for a period of
time: She was staring out over the lake, lost in
contemplation. The nuns have an hour for silent ...

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meaning | Collins English Dictionary
1. the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation · 2.
full or deep consideration; reflection. religious
contemplation · 3. purpose or intention.

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Contemplation De!nition & Meaning

8 Dec 2022 — 1 · the act of thinking about spiritual
things : meditation ; 2 · the act of looking at or thinking
about something steadily ; 3 · a looking ahead to ...

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Contemplation De!nition & Meaning

contemplation · the act of contemplating; thoughtful
observation. · full or deep consideration; reflection:
religious contemplation. · purpose or intention.

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Contemplation is long, hard thinking about something.
If you're writing a book on the meaning of the
universe, then you're going to need to do a great…

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contemplation: quiet serious thinking about
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contemplation noun - De!nition,

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the act of thinking deeply about something. He sat
there deep in contemplation. Let's take a few
moments of quiet contemplation.

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Contemplation De!nition & Meaning |

Britannica Dictionary
CONTEMPLATION meaning: 1 : the act of thinking
deeply about something; 2 : the act of looking carefully
at something.

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noun The act of looking forward to an event as about
to happen; expectation; the act of intending or
purposing. noun to inted or purpose, or to have…

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1. the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation. ·
2. full or deep consideration; meditation; reflection:
religious contemplation. · 3. purpose or intention.

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