meditate
verb
med·i·tate
ˈme-də-ˌtāt 
meditated; meditating
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
1
: to focus one's thoughts on : reflect on or ponder over
He was meditating his past achievements.
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He meditates for an hour every morning.
I've been meditating a career change for months.
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
While meditating on his previous successes, Mr. Freidel looks ahead to his future.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Finding that balance means making time to de-stress, whether that involves exercising, meditating or tackling a hobby.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 3 Oct. 2024
Marijuana can help keep the mind from wandering and also help focus on the breathing technique, which is central to meditating.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Meditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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meditate
verb
med·i·tate
ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt
meditated; meditating
1
a
: to consider or think over carefully : contemplate
b
: to spend time in quiet thinking : reflect
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