# contemplated

Pronunciation: say "KON-tuhm-play-tid" US /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪtɪd/, UK /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of contemplate. — simple past and past participle of contemplate
   - Simple: Past tense of contemplate. Use this form for thinking carefully about something earlier.
   - _He contemplated the painting in silence for several minutes._
   - _The board contemplated several options before reaching a decision._

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