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contemplate

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/ AmE /kɑːnˈtɛmplˌeɪt/

verb en → es

past contemplated pp contemplated ing contemplating

1 THINK ABOUT [transitive] B2

to think carefully about something, especially for a long time

pensar en, reflexionar sobre

  • contemplate doing sth

Collocations contemplating retirement · contemplating a move to Spain

  • She is contemplating her future career options.

    Ella está pensando en sus opciones de carrera futura.

2 LOOK AT [transitive] B2

to look at something for a long time, especially because you are thinking about it or admiring it

contemplar, mirar fijamente

  • contemplate sth

Collocations contemplating the stars · contemplating a painting

  • He stood in silence, contemplating the view.

    Él se quedó en silencio, contemplando la vista.