01 n. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.
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The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.“In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God.” — Milton.“Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view.” — Locke.
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Holy meditation.[Obs.]“To live in prayer and contemplation.” — Shak.
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The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.“In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left.” — Reid.
Phrases & compounds
To have in contemplation —
to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration.