meditate
Translation
to meditate, to contemplate
Examples
She meditates for twenty minutes every day.
She meditates for twenty minutes every day.
He meditated on the meaning of life.
He meditated on the meaning of life.
Grammar Patterns
((intransitive)) to focus one's mind She meditates for twenty minutes every day.
((on sth.)) to think deeply about (sth.) He meditated on the meaning of life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contemplate, ponder, reflect
Etymology
From Latin 'meditari', meaning 'to think over, consider'. Related to 'mederi' (to heal).
Memory Tips
To 'meditate' is like giving your mind 'medical' attention.