I can't think of ever hearing a preposition following contemplate.
to contemplate the outcome
to contemplate going out
to contemplate what to do
(not a teacher, just a language lover)
Which is correct ?
To contemplate in xxxx OR to contemplate in xxxx?
I can't think of ever hearing a preposition following contemplate.
to contemplate the outcome
to contemplate going out
to contemplate what to do
(not a teacher, just a language lover)
You listed the same preposition twice. Also:
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Contemplate takes a direct object.
See the examples HERE.
When the word is followed by a preposition, the preposition is part of the phrase which follows:
'The situation is too horrendous to contemplate at present.'
'Contemplate for a moment the wonders of the universe.'
Rover