meditate

English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.
  • (intransitive) To sit or lie down and come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.
  • (transitive) To consider; to reflect on.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *med- (measure, give advice, acquire, heal, possess, consider, control, advise, think about, decide, be in charge of, limit, reason, be in command).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*med-

Gloss

measure, give advice, acquire, heal, possess, consider, control, advise, think about, decide, be in charge of, limit, reason, be in command

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Ontological Category

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Kanji

理

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