Language of the Day: Contemplate
Today’s word of the day is “contemplate” which means to think deeply and thoughtfully about something!
Contemplation can be practiced and expressed in a variety of ways. Most of us spend time contemplating before making a big decision such as changing jobs or making plans to study abroad, but it can also be meditative and can involve spending time considering ideas and concepts.
Let’s look at some definitions and example sentences below!
Contemplate (verb)
look thoughtfully at for a long time
think about
think profoundly and at length; meditate
have in mind as a probable though not certain intention
“When I go camping, I love to look up at the night sky and contemplate the stars.”
“I’ve been contemplating about whether I should buy a new car now or wait until next year.”
“I didn’t make any plans this weekend because I need time to contemplate my goals for the future.”
“My brother had contemplated building a tree house in his backyard and he actually started building it!”