meditate
12 synonyms for meditate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To sit quietly and focus the mind, often as a spiritual or relaxation practice.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use meditate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
meditate daily
meditate on something
learn to meditate
Etymology
From Latin meditātus, past participle of meditārī ("to reflect upon, consider").
Full origin of meditate →Frequently asked questions
What does “meditate” mean?
The word “meditate” means to sit quietly and focus the mind, often as a spiritual or relaxation practice. In plain terms, to calm and focus the mind, or to reflect deeply on a subject.
How do you pronounce “meditate”?
“Meditate” is pronounced MEH-dih-tayt (/ˈmɛ.dɪˌteɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “meditate” in a sentence?
Here is “meditate” used in a sentence: “She meditates for twenty minutes every morning before work.”
What part of speech is “meditate”?
“Meditate” is a verb.
Where does the word “meditate” come from?
The word “meditate” comes from Latin. From Latin meditātus, past participle of meditārī ("to reflect upon, consider").
Is “meditate” a common word?
“Meditate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “meditate” have?
“Meditate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sit quietly and focus the mind, often as a spiritual or relaxation practice.
