meditate — to think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, typically for spiritual purposes or relaxation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, typically for spiritual purposes or relaxation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmedɪteɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to meditate while staring at the empty food bowl for hours.
- I meditate every morning before checking my phone.
- Students often meditate on their life choices during exam week.
meditate
VERB[/ˈmedɪteɪt/]
to think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, typically for spiritual purposes or relaxation
Focus the mind in peaceful meditation
She meditated until her breathing became slow and peaceful. (🧘 Calm Mind + 🌿 Inner Peace → Meditate)
She meditated, learned to concentrate, and elevated her peace of mind.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'meditari' meaning 'to think, contemplate, or consider.' The word is related to the Latin root 'medius' (middle), suggesting the idea of turning something over in the middle of one's mind.
Breakdown
medit- (from Latin meditari, to think) + -ate (verb suffix) = meditate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat seems to meditate while staring at the empty food bowl for hours.”
“I meditate every morning before checking my phone.”
“Students often meditate on their life choices during exam week.”
“The monk taught us how to meditate properly in the temple.”
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