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con´tem|pla´tor
con|tem|plate «KON tuhm playt», verb, -plat|ed, -plat|ing.
–v.t.
1. to think about for a long time; study carefully: »

I will contemplate your proposal. The old man contemplated the past with a feeling of longing and regret.

SYNONYM(S): ponder.
2. to look at for a long time; gaze at: »

The afternoon raced by as he contemplated the waves at the seashore.

SYNONYM(S): survey, regard.
3. to have in mind; consider, intend, or expect: »

She is contemplating a trip to Europe.

SYNONYM(S): consider, plan.
–v.i.
to be absorbed in contemplation; meditate: »

All day he did nothing but contemplate.

SYNONYM(S): muse, reflect, think.
[< Latin contemplārī (with English -ate1) survey, observe (an augury) < com- + templum (originally) a restricted area marked off for the taking of auguries]
con´tem|pla´tor, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.