Meditate

med′i-tāt, v.i. to consider thoughtfully: to purpose (with on, upon).— v.t. to think on: to revolve in the mind: to intend.— adj. Med′itated , thought of: planned.— n. Meditā′tion , the act of meditating: deep thought: serious contemplation: the direction of the thoughts of others, in a discourse, .: a literary or musical theme treated in a meditative manner.— adj. Med′itative , given to meditation: expre ing design.— adv. Med′itatively .— n. Med′itativene . [L. med itāri , prob. cog. with L. medēri , to heal.]