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present participle of contemplate
Synonyms & Antonyms of contemplating
1
to give serious and careful thought to
- she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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2
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
- he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
Synonyms for contemplating
- aiming,
- allowing
- [chiefly Southern & Midland],
- aspiring,
- calculating,
- designing,
- going
- [chiefly Southern & Midland],
- intending,
- looking,
- meaning,
- meditating,
- planning,
- proposing,
- purporting,
- purposing
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