contemplar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- award noun A prize or honour given for merit or achievement.
- behold verb To look at or see something, especially something impressive.
- contemplate verb To think about something carefully and at length; to consider deeply.
- gaze verb To look at something steadily and for a long time, often in wonder, admiration, or deep thought.
- regard noun Respect or high opinion of someone or something.
Senses
contemplar is used for these senses in English:
- award (intransitive) To determine; to make or grant an award.
- behold To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.
- contemplate 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.
- regard (transitive, obsolete) To set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect. [from 16th c.]
award — full definition
- noun A prize or honour given for merit or achievement.
- verb To officially give someone a prize, sum of money, or other benefit as the result of a decision.
behold — full definition
- verb To look at or see something, especially something impressive.
- interjection Used to draw attention dramatically to something.
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