contemplate - Meaning in Tamil

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contemplate - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of contemplate in English

contemplate verb

1. reflect deeply on a subject

   Synonyms

   chew over, excogitate, meditate, mull over, mull, mull, muse, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over

   Examples

   • "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"
   • "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"
   • "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate"
2. consider as a possibility

   Example

   • "I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job"
3. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

   Synonyms

   meditate, study, study

   Example

   • "He is meditating in his study"
4. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

   Example

   • "contemplate one's navel"

Description

In a religious context, the practice of contemplation seeks a direct awareness of the divine which transcends the intellect, often in accordance with prayer or meditation.

Also see "Contemplation" on Wikipedia

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