contemplate
/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/
con · tem · plate
ˈkɒn · təm · pleɪt
English Definition
v. to think about something deeply for a long time
Significado en Español
contemplar, considerar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
suy ngẫm, cân nhắc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(together) + template(template) → to think together on a template → to contemplate, ponder.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “contemplate”?
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A
glance
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B
consider
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C
ignore
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D
dismiss
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B — consider.
“contemplate” means v. to think about something deeply for a long time
Common questions about “contemplate”
What does “contemplate” mean?
contemplate — v. to think about something deeply for a long time. In Chinese: v. 深思，仔细考虑.
How do you pronounce “contemplate”?
contemplate is pronounced /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · tem · plate.
Is “contemplate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. contemplate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “contemplate”?
con(together) + template(template) → to think together on a template → to contemplate, ponder.
