Synonym: musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness. Similar words: contemplate, contempt, contemporary, contemptuous, self-contempt, contemptuously, contention, in relation to. Meaning: [‚kɒntem'pleɪʃn] 
n. 1. a long and thoughtful observation 2. a calm lengthy intent consideration.
n. 1. a long and thoughtful observation 2. a calm lengthy intent consideration. 
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(31) This no-mans-land of uninvolved contemplation is illuminated by the light of understanding.
(32) The practice of meditation and contemplation is life-long, reflecting this daily process of repentance and change at heart.
(33) I said nothing, being still in rapt contemplation of Sergia's magnificence.
(34) On the 10-rouble bus ride home, approaching the industrial glare of the night city, we retreat into contemplation.
(35) She was in no hurry to reach it - contemplation was almost as satisfactory as arrival.
(36) Like a dreamer, the Apolline artist is absorbed in contemplation of something outside himself and does not identify with it.
(37) This broadly relates to communications between lawyer and client either in relation to the giving of legal advice or in contemplation of legal proceedings.
(38) And I also taught them that the purpose of a business only exists in contemplation of the market.
(39) The average time given over to its contemplation was estimated at one hour.
(40) However, silent contemplation of the passing forest tended to pall after several unbroken miles of it.
(41) A father's self-confidence and certainty were transformed into disorientation, self-doubt and a morbid contemplation of death.
(42) Silent contemplation of the sounds of moving water works well for many people.
(43) Damages are assessed on the basis of the damage naturally arising from the breach and in the contemplation of the parties.
(44) He, too, made simplifications, but slowly[sentencedict.com], after studied reflection and contemplation.
(45) On another day I had observed her in deep contemplation of a dead lamb.
(46) Some are very monastic, with the accent on contemplation and little talking, others are more lively.
(47) Marx thought that scholarly contemplation was a waste of time.
(48) An eminent preacher claimed that he could overcome even the worst disaster if he could have fifteen minutes of contemplation.
(49) Intellectual contemplation and the raw physicality of the athlete happily coexist in Renaissance man.
(50) Pressure of time, leaving no space for relaxation and contemplation.
(51) No, sir, once again the mere contemplation of paradox would suffice.
(52) It is as though they could not wait to sink into a dotage spent in permanent contemplation of their childhood.
(53) The somewhat heavy-handed symbolism of the watch not withstanding, the work is a fine contemplation on death.
(54) Schopenhauer's position was that lyric combines contemplation and the individual will.Sentencedict
(55) Old Age Active engagement may give way to the skills of contemplation and reflection.
(56) Its duties are performed without executive leave and, in the contemplation of the statute, must be free from executive control.
(57) The drawings with their restrained colours give a feeling of peace and contemplation.
(58) The exhibition at the Academy would have interested her on another occasion but today she was too excited for contemplation.
(59) I am quite content with philosophic contemplation.
(60) She was averse to the contemplation of death.
More similar words: contemplate, contempt, contemporary, contemptuous, self-contempt, contemptuously, contention, in relation to, consolation, a bone of contention, contamination, confrontation, constellation, contretemps, congratulation, congratulations, contentious, temple, elation, contrition, implication, plantation, relation, ablation, contribution, explanation, inflation, collation, violation, isolation.