v. i. To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate. [ 1913 Webster ]

So many hours must I contemplate. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Contemplated p. pr. & vb. n. Contemplating. ] [ L. contemplatus, p. p. of contemplari to contemplate; con- + templum a space for observation marked out by the augur. See Temple. ] 1. To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study. [ 1913 Webster ]

To love, at least contemplate and admire,
What I see excellent.
Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

We thus dilate
Our spirits to the size of that they contemplate.
Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend. [ 1913 Webster ]

There remain some particulars to complete the information contemplated by those resolutions. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]

If a treaty contains any stipulations which contemplate a state of future war. Kent.

Syn. -- To view; behold; study; ponder; muse; meditate on; reflect on; consider; intend; design; plan; propose; purpose. See Meditate. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. contemplation, L. contemplatio. ] 1. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study. [ 1913 Webster ]

In contemplation of created things,
By steps we may ascend to God. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Holy meditation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

To live in prayer and contemplation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. [ 1913 Webster ]

In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left. Reid. [ 1913 Webster ]

To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A contemplator. [ R. ] I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (R. C. Ch.) A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ F. contemplatif, L. contemplativus. ] 1. Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative. [ 1913 Webster ]

Fixed and contemplative their looks. Denham. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Having the power of contemplation; as, contemplative faculties. Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. With contemplation; in a contemplative manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state of being contemplative; thoughtfulness. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. ] One who contemplates. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]