Antonyms for contemplating


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kon-tuhm-pleyt, -tem-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm-


Definition of contemplating

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Latin contemplatus, past participle of contemplari "survey, observe" (see contemplation). Related: Contemplated; contemplating.
  • verb think about seriously; plan
  • verb gaze at
Example sentences :
  • An agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • Duncan drew a rueful face, contemplating the place where she had been.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • I remained wrapped up in furs, contemplating the magnificent night.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • They were silent for a while, contemplating this strange disruption of their affairs.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • What a recollection, if she thinks of the past, in contemplating the present!
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud, Complete » by Lewis Goldsmith
  • She must be buying something—or contemplating buying, at least.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • His cat Melinda watches, waiting, All the while, contemplating.
  • Extract from : « FreeChildrenStories.com Collection » by Daniel Errico
  • A man thinks he is contemplating an object, and it is his own idea that he is contemplating.
  • Extract from : « Introduction to the Study of History » by Charles V. Langlois
  • Mrs. Travers asked herself, contemplating Lingard's motionless figure.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • Such was his unpaternal way of contemplating the rising hopes of his house.
  • Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

Synonyms for contemplating

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