the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.

full or deep consideration; reflection

religious contemplation.

purpose or intention.

prospect or expectation.

noun

disdain , disregard , neglect , rejection , slight , avoidance

noun

ambition , cogitation , consideration , deliberation , design , intention , meditation , musing , plan , pondering , purpose , reflection , reverie , rumination , study , examination , inspection , looking at , observation , scrutiny , survey , viewing , regard , sight , view , brainwork , cerebration , excogitation , speculation , awareness , gazing , prayer , scanning , thought