contemplate
/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/
English C1 · AdvancedverbThinking
contemplate (verb) means to think about something for a long time.
Persian: تأمل کردن، به فکر فرو رفتن
Meaning of contemplate
| Word | contemplate |
|---|---|
| Definition | to think about something for a long time |
| Persian | تأمل کردن، به فکر فرو رفتن |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
He contemplated leaving his job.
او به ترک شغلش فکر میکرد.
Word forms of contemplate
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb | contemplate |
| noun | contemplation |
Synonyms of contemplate
ponder, consider
Common phrases with contemplate
- contemplate the future
- seriously contemplate
- contemplate doing
Related English words
considerto think carefully about something before deciding · B1arbitrarydecided by chance or personal choice rather than by reason · C1biasan unfair preference for or against someone or something · C1discrepancya difference between things that should be the same · C1ostensiblyseeming to be true but possibly not · C1paradoxa situation or statement that seems impossible but may be true · C1pragmaticdealing with problems in a practical, sensible way · C1scrutinycareful and detailed examination · C1
Questions about contemplate
What does contemplate mean?
contemplate (verb) means to think about something for a long time.
What is the Persian meaning of contemplate?
contemplate means تأمل کردن، به فکر فرو رفتن in Persian.
What level is the word contemplate?
contemplate is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for contemplate?
Words close in meaning to contemplate include ponder, consider.
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