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Contemplating: meaning, definitions and examples

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contemplating

 

[ ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thinking deeply

To contemplate means to think deeply or carefully about something. It involves focusing one's mind on a particular topic or issue, often in a quiet or reflective manner. Contemplation can lead to insights, clarity, and a deeper understanding of the subject being considered.

Synonyms

consider, meditate, ponder, reflect, ruminate

Examples of usage

  • I sat by the lake, contemplating the beauty of nature.
  • She spent hours contemplating her future career path.
  • He contemplated the meaning of life during his morning meditation.
  • The artist contemplated the best way to capture the essence of the sunset in her painting.
  • Contemplating the consequences of his actions, he decided to apologize.

Translations

Translations of the word "contemplating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contemplando

🇮🇳 विचार करना

🇩🇪 nachdenken

🇮🇩 merenung

🇺🇦 роздумуючи

🇵🇱 rozważając

🇯🇵 熟考する (じゅっこうする)

🇫🇷 contemplant

🇪🇸 contemplando

🇹🇷 düşünmek

🇰🇷 고민하다

🇸🇦 يتأمل

🇨🇿 přemýšlení

🇸🇰 uvažovanie

🇨🇳 沉思 (chén sī)

🇸🇮 premišljevanje

🇮🇸 íhugun

🇰🇿 ойлану

🇬🇪 ფიქრი

🇦🇿 düşünmək

🇲🇽 contemplando

Etymology

The word 'contemplate' originated from the Latin word 'contemplatus', which means 'to observe or contemplate'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. The act of contemplation has long been associated with philosophical and spiritual practices, aiming to deepen one's understanding of the world and oneself. Throughout history, contemplation has been valued as a means of introspection, reflection, and enlightenment.

See also: contemplation, contemplative, contemplatively, contemplativeness, contemplator.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,928, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.