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Meaning of 'meditate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Meditate [ v. i.]
- To keep the mind in a state of contemplation; to dwell on anything in thought; to think seriously; to muse; to cogitate; to reflect.
2 . Meditate [ v. t.]
- To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon; to study.
- To purpose; to intend; to design; to plan by revolving in the mind; as, to meditate a war.

Meaning of 'meditate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . meditate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
Example in sentence:
  • He is meditating in his study
Meaning (2):
- reflect deeply on a subject
Example in sentence:
  • 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

Nearby Words:

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