meditate
Translation
to meditate
Examples
She meditates for twenty minutes every morning.
She meditates for twenty minutes every morning.
He meditated on the problem for a long time.
He meditated on the problem for a long time.
Grammar Patterns
to engage in meditation She meditates for twenty minutes every morning.
((on/upon sth.)) to think deeply about (sth.) He meditated on the problem for a long time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contemplate, ponder, reflect
Etymology
From Latin 'meditari', meaning 'to think over, consider'. Related to 'mederi' (to heal).
Memory Tips
Think of 'medi' as in 'medical'. Meditating can be a form of 'medicine' for the mind.