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