# contemplating

Pronunciation: say "KON-tuhm-playt-ing" US /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt.ɪŋ/, UK /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of contemplate. — present participle and gerund of contemplate
   - Simple: Present participle of contemplate. Use this form for thinking about something right now.
   - _They are contemplating whether to sell the family home._
   - _Contemplating the offer carefully, she asked for another week to decide._

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