meditate

[med-i-teyt] / ˈmɛd ɪˌteɪt /

VERB

contemplate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ponder ruminate

STRONG

cogitate consider deliberate design devise dream figure intend moon muse plan purpose reflect revolve roll scheme speculate study think track view weigh

WEAK

brood over entertain idea have in mind mull over put on thinking cap puzzle over say to oneself think deeply think over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

disbelieve disregard forget

WEAK

dismiss

Example Sentences

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Then they’re encouraged to light a candle and meditate on positive intentions they want to bring into their lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

There was a lot of time for reflection and Izzy said she would write in her journal, meditate, read and pray - even though she had never been religious before.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

There is so much to unpack, dissect, consider and meditate upon.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2025

In creating the shoe base, Nurse and his team examined how Tibetan monks reach alpha-wave status as they meditate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

I bet she knew how to meditate and made her own soap.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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