to have in contemplation

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to have in contemplation - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Contemplation \Con`tem*pla"tion\, n. [F. contemplation, L.
     contemplatio.]
     1. The act of the mind in considering with attention;
        continued attention of the mind to a particular subject;
        meditation; musing; study.
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              In contemplation of created things,
              By steps we may ascend to God.        --Milton.
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              Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought
              into the mind for some time actually in view.
                                                    --Locke.
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     2. Holy meditation. [Obs.]
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              To live in prayer and contemplation.  --Shak.
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     3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen;
        expectation; the act of intending or purposing.
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              In contemplation of returning at an early date, he
              left.                                 --Reid.
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     To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have
        under consideration.
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