Translation of 'contemplate' in Malayalam
Word 'contemplate' in Other Languages
- contemplate in Assamese অসমীয়া
- contemplate in Bengali বাংলা
- contemplate in Bodo बड़ो
- contemplate in Dogri डोगरी
- contemplate in English
- contemplate in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- contemplate in Hindi हिन्दी
- contemplate in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- contemplate in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- contemplate in Konkani कोंकणी
- contemplate in Maithili মৈথিলী
- contemplate in Malayalam മലയാളം
- contemplate in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- contemplate in Marathi मराठी
- contemplate in Nepali नेपाली
- contemplate in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- contemplate in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- contemplate in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- contemplate in Santali
- contemplate in Sindhi سنڌي
- contemplate in Tamil தமிழ்
- contemplate in Telugu తెలుగు
- contemplate in Urdu اُردُو
Contemplate
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/ (British), /ˈkɑːn.təm.pleɪt/ (American)
Definitions
- To think deeply or consider carefully.
- To look at something attentively and thoughtfully.
- To consider a possible course of action.
Usage Examples
- She sat quietly to contemplate her future.
- He contemplated the painting for hours, lost in thought.
- The company is contemplating a major expansion next year.
Etymology
From Latin "contemplari," meaning "to observe or consider carefully," from "con-" (together) + "templum" (a place for observing auguries).
Synonyms
- Consider
- Ponder
- Reflect
- Deliberate
- Meditate
Antonyms
- Ignore
- Disregard
- Overlook
- Neglect
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | contempler | /kɔ̃.tɑ̃.plɛ/ |
| Spanish | contemplar | /kontẽmˈplaɾ/ |
| German | betrachten | /bəˈtʁaxtən/ |
| Russian | созерцать | /səzʲɪrˈt͡satʲ/ |
| Hindi | विचार करना | /vicār karnā/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 沉思 | /chénsī/ |
| Japanese | 熟考する | /jukukō suru/ |
| Arabic | تأمل | /ta'ammul/ |
| Portuguese | contemplar | /kõ.tẽ.ˈplaɾ/ |
| Bengali | চিন্তা করা | /cintā karā/ |
| Marathi | विचार करणे | /vicār karaṇe/ |
| Tamil | பரிசீலனை | /paricīlaṉai/ |
| Telugu | పరిశీలించు | /pariśīliñcu/ |
| Gujarati | વિચારવું | /vicārvuṁ/ |
| Kannada | ಪರಿಗಣಿಸು | /parigaṇisu/ |
| Malayalam | പരിശീലിക്കുക | /pariśīlikkuka/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/
- American English: /ˈkɑːn.təm.pleɪt/
Historical Usage
The word "contemplate" has been in use since the 14th century, originally related to religious and philosophical meditation.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, contemplation is associated with spiritual and philosophical reflection, often linked to practices such as meditation and prayer.
More Information
"Contemplate" is often used in contexts requiring deep thinking, personal reflection, or important decision-making.