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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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The discomfort that gets Mayar Mozaffari up before 6 a.m. to meditate and journal isn’t physical but financial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2025

A Rembrandt painting is beginning a national tour, with viewers urged to meditate on the work to boost their mental health.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

I struggled to meditate on the joyful Mysteries, all the time wondering where Papa- Nnukwu would sleep when he came.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.