meditate

US /ˈmed.ə.teɪt/
UK /ˈmed.ə.teɪt/
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1.

think deeply or 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.

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She likes to meditate for an hour every morning.
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He went to a retreat to learn how to meditate effectively.
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contemplatepondermusereflectruminate
2.

plan mentally; consider

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He meditated on the consequences of his actions.
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The general meditated a new strategy for the battle.
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plandesigndevisecontriveintend
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meditationmeditativetranscendental meditation