transitive verb to look at long and thoughtfully.She contemplated each sculpture in turn. intransitive verb to think deeply; ponder; meditate.He needed time to contemplate before making a decision. See the full entry
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WOTD: dwell
intransitive verb to be or remain in a given condition.She dwells in constant fear of the future. See the full entry
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WOTD: holly
noun any of various shrubs or trees that bear small white flowers, bright red berries, and have shiny dark green leaves with prickly edges. Their home was decorated for Christmas with sprigs…
Word of the Year 2021: resilience
In November we invited you, our user community, to reflect on your experiences in 2021 and select a word that has drawn our society’s attention to something important. We also suggested consideration…