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contemplation

[ kon-tuhm-pley-shuhn, -tem- ]

noun

  1. the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.
  2. full or deep consideration; reflection:

    religious contemplation.

  3. purpose or intention.
  4. prospect or expectation.


contemplation

/ -t蓹m-; 藢k蓲nt蓻m藞ple瑟蕛蓹n /

noun

  1. thoughtful or long consideration or observation
  2. spiritual meditation esp (in Christian religious practice) concentration of the mind and soul upon God Compare meditation
  3. purpose or intention
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms

  • 辫谤别顎卌辞苍路迟别尘路辫濒补顎僼颈辞苍 noun
  • 谤别顎卌辞苍路迟别尘路辫濒补顎僼颈辞苍 noun
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of contemplation1

First recorded in 1175鈥1225; from Latin 肠辞苍迟别尘辫濒腻迟颈艒苍-, stem of 肠辞苍迟别尘辫濒腻迟颈艒; equivalent to contemplate + -ion; replacing Middle English contemplaci(o)un, from Anglo-French, from Latin, as above
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On the way home, a silent contemplation possessed the car.

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But with Bing, whom the filmmakers treat as a genuine co-star worthy of close-ups, contemplation and authentic dog behavior, Watts finds another rich vein of emotion to dramatize with delicacy, humor and intelligent vulnerability.

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Develop your interior life through meditation, contemplation, and deep thinking.

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"No, I have no contemplation of pardoning myself for anything. I didn鈥檛 do anything wrong."

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It's no longer regularly used for services, but is used for community events and concerts and is open to visitors wanting some quiet contemplation.

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