contemplation
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CONTEMPLATION
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1
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the act of thinking deeply about something
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He made his decision after many hours of contemplation. [=thought, consideration]
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contemplation of the meaning of life
2
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the act of looking carefully at something
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He goes to the forest to spend time in contemplation of nature.
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She was lost in quiet contemplation of the scene.
in contemplation
formal
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being thought about or considered
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A lawsuit against the company is in contemplation.
