meditate

/ˈmɛdəˌteɪt/ /ˈmɛdɪˌteɪt/

Meanings

verb

To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.

Examples :

"Before starting her math homework, Sarah meditated on the problem for several minutes. "

verb

To sit or lie down and come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.

Examples :

"Before starting her math homework, Sarah took a few minutes to meditate. "

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verb

To consider; to reflect on.

Examples :

"Before making a big decision, it's helpful to meditate on all the possible outcomes. "

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Related Words

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

contemplate verb

/ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

"Before making a decision about my college major, I needed to contemplate all the different options carefully. "

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

conscious noun

/ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/

The part of the mind that is aware of itself; the consciousness.

"My conscious awareness of my mistakes helped me learn from them. "

consider verb

/kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

problem noun

/ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɑbləm/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

meditated verb

/ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd/ /ˈmɛdəˌteɪtəd/

To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.

"Before making her decision, Maria meditated on all the possible outcomes. "

outcomes noun

/ˈaʊtkʌmz/

That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.

"A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers."

decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "