contemplation

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UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃ^ən/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kon′təm plā′shən, -tem-)

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Sense: Meditation

Synonyms:

consideration , reflection , study , thought , meditation, pondering, deep thought, deliberation, absorption, cogitation, preoccupation, review , silent prayer, brooding, mulling, mulling over

Sense: Intention

Synonyms:

design , expectation , ambition , anticipation , plan , purpose , intention

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