Synonyms for

Meditate

Verb / ˈmedʌˌteɪt / Another word for meditate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To 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.

Synonyms & similar words

speculate thinkover muse reflect ruminate excogitate study mullover ponder chewover contemplate mull contemplate think reflect ponder consider deliberate ruminate muse cogitate brood stew speculate daydream fantasize visualize concentrate focus relax chill

Synonyms by register

Formal

contemplate ruminate reflect deliberate

Informal

zone out chill out space out think ponder

Literary

muse brood cogitate

Antonyms

agitate disturb excite fret worry panic rant

Common collocations

  • meditate on
  • meditate upon
  • meditate deeply
  • meditate regularly
  • meditate in silence
  • meditate for peace
  • meditate to relax

Word family

noun meditation
verb meditate
adjective meditative

Usage note

While 'meditate' can sometimes be used informally to mean 'think deeply about something', its primary meaning relates to a practice of focused contemplation or mindfulness, often for spiritual or relaxation purposes.

Example sentences

  1. I like to meditate in the morning before starting my day.
  2. My mom meditates to help her feel less stressed.
  3. Some people meditate to connect with their spiritual beliefs.
  4. I find it hard to meditate when there's a lot of noise around me.
  5. Meditating helps me clear my mind and feel more focused.

Quotes

  • "Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It's a way of entering into the quiet that's already there." - Deepak Chopra
  • "Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit." - Jeremy Taylor
  • "Meditation is the secret of all growth in spiritual life and knowledge." - James Allen

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