ˌkɔntemˈpleɪʃən
1contemplation — UK [ˌkɒntemˈpleɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃ(ə)n] noun [uncountable] 1) the process of thinking about something or looking at something for a long time They sat in quiet contemplation. 2) the religious activity of thinking about God …
2contemplate — [ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪt] verb 1) [T] to think about something that might be possible Have you ever contemplated working abroad?[/ex] 2) [I/T] to think about or look at something very carefully for a long time contemplation [ˌkɒntemˈpleɪʃ(ə)n] noun [U] …
