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contemplate

/ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/

Meanings
verb
To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

Examples :

"Before making a decision about my college major, I needed to contemplate all the different options carefully. "
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meditate verb

/ˈmɛdəˌteɪt/ /ˈmɛdɪˌteɪt/

To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.

"Before starting her math homework, Sarah meditated on the problem for several minutes. "

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possibility noun

/ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/

The quality of being possible.

"There is a possibility that the school will have a field trip next week. "

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college noun

/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/

A corporate group; a group of colleagues.

"The college of teachers collaborated on a new curriculum for the school. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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consider verb

/kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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aspects noun

/ˈæspɛkts/

Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

"Studying different aspects of history, like economics and culture, helps us understand the past. "

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attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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deliberate verb

/dəˈlɪbərət/ /dəˈlɪbəreɪt/

To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.

"It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

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contemplated verb

/ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪtɪd/

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

"Maria contemplated her options before choosing which college to attend. "

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decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "