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meditate

[/ˈmɛdɪteɪt/]
verb
meditar
1. to focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with gentle music, typically for relaxation or spiritual purposes
She meditates every morning to reduce stress.
Ela medita todas as manhãs para reduzir o estresse.
2. to think deeply or carefully about something; to contemplate
He meditated on the meaning of life.
Ele meditou sobre o significado da vida.
3. to plan or consider something mentally before acting
The lawyer meditated on the best strategy for the case.
O advogado meditou sobre a melhor estratégia para o caso.
Synonyms
contemplatereflectponderthinkmuse
Antonyms
ignoredisregardoverlook

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
meditar
standard usage, commonly used in wellness and spiritual contexts
Rio de Janeiro
meditar
standard usage with emphasis on mindfulness practices
São Paulo
meditar
standard usage, popular in corporate wellness programs
Portugal
meditar
standard usage, less commonly associated with wellness culture

Related Idioms & Phrases

meditate on something - pensar profundamente sobre algo
meditation practice - prática de meditação
transcendental meditation - meditação transcendental
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