Associations to the word «Contemplation»

Wiktionary

CONTEMPLATION, noun. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.
CONTEMPLATION, noun. Holy meditation.
CONTEMPLATION, noun. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.

Dictionary definition

CONTEMPLATION, noun. A long and thoughtful observation.
CONTEMPLATION, noun. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy