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- Dictionarymeditate/ˈmɛdɪteɪt/
verb
- 1. focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation: "I set aside time every day to write and meditate"
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1. : to engage in contemplation or reflection. He meditated long and hard before announcing his decision. 2. : to engage in mental exercise (such as concentration on one's breathing or repetition of a mantra) for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness. transitive verb.
MEDITATE definition: 1. to think calm thoughts in order to relax or as a religious activity: 2. to think seriously…. Learn more.
verb (used without object) , med·i·tat·ed, med·i·tat·ing. to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect. Synonyms: think, study, cogitate, ruminate, muse, ponder. to engage in Transcendental Meditation, devout religious contemplation, or quiescent spiritual introspection.
When you meditate, you focus on your breathing while sitting calmly. Some people mediate to reduce stress, while others see it as part of their spiritual practice. Meditate can also be used to describe any deep thinking you do, like when you meditate on what to say to a friend who is feeling sad
Definition of meditate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you meditate on something, you think about it very carefully and deeply for a long time. He meditated on the problem. American English : meditate / ˈmɛdɪteɪt /
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 How to use meditate in a sentence Von Furstenberg generally refuses to meditate on the meaning of life.
MEDITATE definition: 1. to think calm thoughts for a long period in order to relax or as a religious activity: 2. to…. Learn more.
1. a. To train, calm, or empty the mind, often by achieving an altered state, as by focusing on a single object, especially as a form of religious practice in Buddhism or Hinduism. b. To engage in focused thought on scriptural passages or on particular doctrines or mysteries of a religion, especially Christianity. c.
1. If you meditate on something, you think about it very carefully and deeply for a long time. [...] 2. If you meditate you remain in a silent and calm state for a period of time, as part of a religious training or so that you are more able to deal with the problems and difficulties of everyday life. [...] More.
