meditate

Definition of Meditate in English :

Verb

1. chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over

reflect deeply on a subject

Example Sentences:
'I mulled over the events of the afternoon'
'philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years'
'The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate'

2. contemplate, meditate, study

think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

Example Sentences:
'He is meditating in his study'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Meditate

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verb

1. (intr; foll by on or upon)

to think about something deeply

2. (intransitive)

to reflect deeply on spiritual matters, esp as a religious act

I make space to meditate every day

3. (transitive)

to plan, consider, or think of doing (something)

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈmediˌtated or ˈmediˌtating

1. Rare

to reflect upon; study; ponder

2.

to plan or intend

verb intransitive

3.

to think deeply and continuously; reflect; muse

4.

to engage in or practice meditation (sense 2)

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v. med·i·tat·ed, med·i·tat·ing, med·i·tates

v.intr.

1.

a. To train, calm, or empty the mind, often by achieving an altered state, as by focusing on a single object, especially as a form of religious practice in Buddhism or Hinduism.

b. To engage in focused thought on scriptural passages or on particular doctrines or mysteries of a religion, especially Christianity.

c. To engage in devotional contemplation, especially prayer.

2. To think or reflect, especially in a calm and deliberate manner.

v.tr.

1. To engage in meditation regarding (a religious mystery, for example).

2. To plan in the mind; intend: "Are you really serious in meditating a dance at Netherfield?" (Jane Austen).

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