Definition of meditate

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suy nghĩ

/ˈmedɪteɪt//ˈmedɪteɪt/

The word "meditate" has its roots in Latin. The Latin verb "meditari" means "to think carefully" or "to deliberate". This verb is derived from "mens", meaning "mind", and "tare", meaning "to ponder" or "to consider". The Latin verb "meditari" is also related to the Latin noun "meditatio", which refers to contemplation or meditation. The English verb "meditate" was borrowed from Latin in the 14th century, and initially meant "to think carefully about something" or "to deliberate". Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to include the practice of quiet contemplation, mindfulness, and concentration on one's thoughts, feelings, or a higher power. Today, meditate is often used to describe the practice of mindfulness, Zen, or spiritual meditation, where one seeks to quiet the mind and focus on the present moment.

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type nội động từ
meaning(: on, upon) ngẫm nghĩ, trầm ngâm
type ngoại động từ
meaningtrù tính
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to focus your mind, usually in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm

tập trung tâm trí của bạn, thường là trong im lặng, đặc biệt là vì lý do tôn giáo hoặc để làm cho tâm trí bạn bình tĩnh

to think deeply about something

suy nghĩ sâu sắc về một cái gì đó

Example:
  • He went off to meditate on the new idea.

    Anh ấy bắt đầu suy ngẫm về ý tưởng mới.

to plan something in your mind; to consider doing something

lên kế hoạch cho điều gì đó trong đầu bạn; cân nhắc làm điều gì đó

Example:
  • They were meditating revenge.

    Họ đang suy nghĩ để trả thù.

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