contemplation

Noun
Synonyms: reflectionreflexionruminationmusingthoughtfulness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a long and thoughtful observation
  2. a calm, lengthy, intent considerationSynonyms: reflectionreflexionruminationmusingthoughtfulness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Contemplation \Con`tem*pla"tion\, n. [F. contemplation, L. contemplatio.]

1.The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study. [1913 Webster]

In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view.— Locke.[1913 Webster]

2.Holy meditation. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

To live in prayer and contemplation.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. [1913 Webster]

In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left.— Reid.[1913 Webster]

To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration. [1913 Webster]

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