n. [ F. contemplation, L. contemplatio. ] 1. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study. [ 1913 Webster ] In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Holy meditation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] To live in prayer and contemplation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. [ 1913 Webster ] In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left. Reid. [ 1913 Webster ] To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration. [ 1913 Webster ]
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