con·tem·plate   [kon-tuhm-pleyt, -tem-] Show IPA verb,-plat·ed, -plat·ing.

–verb (used with object)
1. to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.

2. to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem.

3. to have as a purpose; intend.

4. to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car.

–verb (used without object)

5. to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately.

Origin:
1585–95; < L contemplātus ptp. of contemplāre, contemplārī to survey, observe, equiv. to con- con- + templ(um) space marked off for augural observation, temple + -ātus -ate1