v. t.
To love, at least contemplate and admire,
What I see excellent.
Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
We thus dilate
Our spirits to the size of that they contemplate.
Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
There remain some particulars to complete the information contemplated by those resolutions. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
If a treaty contains any stipulations which contemplate a state of future war. Kent.
v. i. To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate. [ 1913 Webster ]
So many hours must I contemplate. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]