contemplate
/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/verb
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(कुछ करने पर) गंभीरता से विचार करना
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verb
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[T] ~ sth | ~ doing sth
to think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something
(कुछ करने पर) गंभीरता से विचार करना
- She is contemplating changing her job.
- He contemplated the problem for hours.
- Have you ever contemplated studying abroad?
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- The company is contemplating a new branch in Pune.
- I would never contemplate cheating in an exam.
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[I, T] ~ (sth) formal
to think deeply about something for a long time
चिंतन-मनन करना
- He sat by the river, contemplating his future.
- She sat on the balcony and contemplated the long road ahead before choosing her career.
- Monks sat quietly, contemplating the beauty of the mountains.
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- She stood at the window and contemplated the rain.
- He contemplated what he had done and felt ashamed.
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contemplation noun