view attentively

  • 1view — I. noun Etymology: Middle English vewe, vyewe, from Anglo French, from feminine of veu, viewe, past participle of veer to see, from Latin vidēre more at wit Date: 14th century 1. extent or range of vision ; sight < tried to keep the ship in view&#8230; …

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  • 2watch — /woch/, v.i. 1. to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens: to watch while an experiment is performed. 2. to look or wait attentively and expectantly (usually fol. by for): to watch for a …

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  • 3watch — /wɒtʃ / (say woch) verb (i) 1. to be on the lookout, look attentively, or be closely observant, as to see what comes, is done, happens, etc.: to watch while an experiment is performed. 2. to be careful or cautious. 3. to keep awake, especially&#8230; …

  • 4Consider — Con*sid er (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Considered} (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Considering}.] [F. consid[ e]rer, L. considerare, sideratum, to consider, view attentively, prob. fr. con + sidus, sideris, star,&#8230; …

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  • 5Considered — Consider Con*sid er (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Considered} (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Considering}.] [F. consid[ e]rer, L. considerare, sideratum, to consider, view attentively, prob. fr. con + sidus, sideris, star …

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  • 6Considering — Consider Con*sid er (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Considered} (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Considering}.] [F. consid[ e]rer, L. considerare, sideratum, to consider, view attentively, prob. fr. con + sidus, sideris, star …

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  • 7watch — [[t]wɒtʃ[/t]] v. i. 1) to look attentively, as to see what is done or happens; observe 2) to wait attentively and expectantly (usu. fol. by for): to watch for a signal[/ex] 3) to be careful or cautious: Watch when you cross the street[/ex] 4) to&#8230; …

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  • 8contemplate — v. a. 1. Gaze upon, view attentively, look abroad upon, survey. 2. Study, ponder, survey, meditate on, dwell on, think about, reflect upon, muse on, consider attentively, revolve in the mind. 3. Intend, purpose, design, think of, have in view,&#8230; …

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  • 9consider — considerer, n. /keuhn sid euhr/, v.t. 1. to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the new car. 2. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the story improbable. 3. to&#8230; …

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  • 10consider — /kənˈsɪdə / (say kuhn siduh) verb (t) 1. to contemplate mentally; meditate or reflect on. 2. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the examination is justified. 3. to think; suppose. 4. to make allowance for. 5. to pay attention to; regard: he&#8230; …