contemplare

Definitions of contemplare
  1. verb
    look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
    synonyms: mirare, rimirare
  2. verb
    reflect deeply on a subject
    synonyms: ponderare, rispecchiare, riverberare
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    premeditare
    think or reflect beforehand or in advance
    pesare, ponderare, soppesare, valutare
    consider or ponder something carefully
    agguagliare, confrontare, rapportare
    consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
    type of:
    meditare, pensare, ragionare, riflettere
    use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
  3. verb
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
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    meditare, pensare, ragionare, riflettere
    use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
  4. verb
    determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
    synonyms: considerare, prevedere, provvedere
  5. verb
    consider as a possibility
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    types:
    divertire, spassare
    take into consideration, have in view
    type of:
    considerare, guardare, prendere in considerazione
    take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
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