Meditate: meaning, definitions and examples
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meditate
[ ˈmɛdɪˌteɪt ]
in daily routine
To engage in contemplation or reflection, usually for spiritual purposes. It involves focusing the mind and eliminating distractions to achieve a heightened state of awareness and inner peace.
Synonyms
contemplate, introspect, ponder, reflect, ruminate
Examples of usage
- I like to meditate in the morning before starting my day.
- She meditates for 15 minutes every evening to relax her mind.
- Meditating regularly can help reduce stress and anxiety.
- Many people meditate to improve their concentration and mindfulness.
- Yoga often includes meditating as a way to connect the mind and body.
Translations
Translations of the word "meditate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 meditar
🇮🇳 ध्यान करना
🇩🇪 meditieren
🇮🇩 meditasi
🇺🇦 медитувати
🇵🇱 medytować
🇯🇵 瞑想する (めいそうする)
🇫🇷 méditer
🇪🇸 meditar
🇹🇷 meditasyon yapmak
🇰🇷 명상하다
🇸🇦 تأمل
🇨🇿 meditovat
🇸🇰 meditovať
🇨🇳 冥想 (míngxiǎng)
🇸🇮 meditirati
🇮🇸 íhuga
🇰🇿 медитация жасау
🇬🇪 მედიტაცია
🇦🇿 meditasiya etmək
🇲🇽 meditar
Word origin
The word 'meditate' comes from the Latin word 'meditari', which means 'to think, ponder, or contemplate'. The practice of meditation has been around for thousands of years and is found in various religious and spiritual traditions. It is often associated with mindfulness, relaxation, and self-discovery.