meditate
word
Definition
To focus your mind in a calm and peaceful way, often for relaxation, stress relief, or spiritual reasons.
Usage & Nuances
'Meditate' is often used with 'on' (e.g., 'meditate on a problem'). Most common in wellness, spiritual, or yoga contexts. Not casual; more formal and specific than 'think.' Often refers to techniques like mindfulness or deep breathing. Pronounced 'MED-i-tate.'
Spanish: meditarPortuguese (BR): meditarPortuguese (PT): meditarChinese (Simplified): 冥想Chinese (Traditional): 冥想Hindi: ध्यान करनाArabic: يتأملBengali: ধ্যান করা - মেডিটেশন করাRussian: медитироватьJapanese: 瞑想するVietnamese: thiềnKorean: 명상하다Turkish: meditasyon yapmakUrdu: مراقبہ کرناIndonesian: bermeditasi
Example Sentences
Sometimes I meditate on my goals for the future.
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I meditate every morning before breakfast.
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She likes to meditate when she feels stressed.
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Many people meditate to relax their minds.
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He spends twenty minutes a day just sitting quietly to meditate.
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If you have trouble sleeping, try to meditate before bed.
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