Advertisement

View synonyms for

meditate

[ med-i-teyt ]

verb (used without object)

meditated, meditating.
  1. to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

  2. to engage in Transcendental Meditation, devout religious contemplation, or quiescent spiritual introspection.


verb (used with object)

meditated, meditating.
  1. to consider as something to be done or effected; intend; purpose:

    to meditate revenge.

    Synonyms: , , ,

meditate

/ ˈɛɪˌٱɪ /

verb

  1. intr; foll by on or upon to think about something deeply
  2. intr to reflect deeply on spiritual matters, esp as a religious act

    I make space to meditate every day

  3. tr to plan, consider, or think of doing (something)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈ徱ٲپԱ, noun
  • ˈ徱ٲپ, adjective
  • ˈ徱ˌٲٴǰ, noun
  • ˈ徱ٲپly, adverb
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • i·ٲiԲ· adverb
  • i·ٲtǰ noun
  • ܲ·i·ٲe adjective
  • ܲ·i·ٲiԲ adjective
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of meditate1

First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin 徱ٳܲ “contemplated, planned,” past participle of 徱ī “to meditate, contemplate, plan”
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of meditate1

C16: from Latin 徱ī to reflect upon
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

The festival will feature “Working Overtime,” an exhibit curated by Kristofferson San Pablo, showcasing 19 interdisciplinary artists meditating on basketball as a lens for themes of hustle, resilience and community.

From

I’d been reading a little Zen stuff about the here and now — about how important it is to be in that space, which is impossible unless you’re going to meditate in a f— cave somewhere.

From

I have got to meditate in the morning when I wake up.

From

Auden, meditating on the role of the artist in a poem by W.B.

From

“In self-help culture, ‘growth’ is very romanticized where you do breathwork and meditate, and then you mature into this philosophic version of yourself.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Medit.meditation