meditate
/ˈmɛ.dɪˌteɪt/ verb B1- To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.
- To sit or lie down and come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.
- To consider; to reflect on.
He/she/it meditates · Past meditated · Past participle meditated · -ing form meditating
Verb forms
- Base form
- meditate
- He/she/it
- meditates
- Past
- meditated
- Past participle
- meditated
- -ing form
- meditating
From the library
I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.”
“By the bye Charles, are you really serious in meditating a dance at Netherfield?
Collins, meanwhile, was meditating in solitude on what had passed.
With proper civilities, the ladies then withdrew; all of them equally surprised to find that he meditated a quick return.
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