meditate
MEH-dih-tayt
Meditate (verb) means to sit quietly and focus the mind, often as a spiritual or relaxation practice. Example: “She meditates for twenty minutes every morning before work.”
verb
1
To sit quietly and focus the mind, often as a spiritual or relaxation practice.
"She meditates for twenty minutes every morning before work."
"He meditates to clear his head after a stressful day."
2
To think deeply about something.
"The monk meditated on the meaning of suffering."
How to use meditate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo calm and focus the mind, or to reflect deeply on a subject.
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Common pairings
meditate daily
meditate on something
learn to meditate
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- meditates
- Past tense
- meditated
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Etymology
From Latin meditātus, past participle of meditārī ("to reflect upon, consider").
Synonyms
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study
reflect
muse
speculate
contemplate
ponder
mull
ruminate
chew over
mull over
think over
excogitate
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Rhymes for meditate
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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.
