The Word Is: "contemplate"

RCS Word Power: An extended meaning and definition of "contemplation."

~ Divine soothsaying in the temple.

~ Observing to see how the future doings and happenings are likely to be.

~ I consider it to be much like :"meditation."

~ A process for interpreting observations.*

~ To observe omens carefully.

~ To view or consider with continued attention.

~ A bit like pondering.

~ To look at pensively or to consider thoughtfully.*

                It takes time to contemplate. A person interested in contemplation and its results will profit by taking time to contemplate the phrases above with "meditate" in mind.

                What else would be of interest or utility to say of contemplate?

Some priests and monks meditate as part of their vocation? 

 

 

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