contemplate
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/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
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/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/
to think about doing something
I contemplate moving to a new city next year.
私は来年新しい街に引っ越すことを考えています。
to think about something that might happen
It's hard to contemplate such a big change.
そんな大きな変化を考えるのは難しい。
to think deeply for a long time
She sat quietly to contemplate her future.
彼女は静かに座って自分の未来について深く考えた。
to look at something carefully for a long time
He stood to contemplate the beautiful painting.
彼は美しい絵をじっくりと眺めるために立っていた。