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contemplate

/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/
con · tem · plate ˈkɒn · təm · pleɪt
English Definition
v. to think about something deeply for a long time
中文释义
v. 深思,仔细考虑
Significado en Español
contemplar, considerar
한국어 뜻
숙고하다, 고려하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
suy ngẫm, cân nhắc
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Example Sentence

She likes to sit down by the river and contemplate the meaning of life.

她喜欢坐在河边沉思生命的意义。

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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”?

  1. A glance
  2. B consider
  3. C ignore
  4. D dismiss
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B — consider. “contemplate” means v. to think about something deeply for a long time

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She sat quietly by the still lake to ______ her difficult future.

  1. A ignore
  2. B forget
  3. C contemplate
  4. D dismiss
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C — contemplate. “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.

How do you use “contemplate” in a sentence?

She likes to sit down by the river and contemplate the meaning of life. (她喜欢坐在河边沉思生命的意义。)

What are synonyms for “contemplate”?

consider, ponder, reflect, deliberate — all close in meaning to contemplate (v. to think about something deeply for a long time).

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.

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