MED'ITATE, verb intransitive [Latin meditor.] 1. To dwell on any thing in thought; to contemplate; to study; to turn or revolve any subject in the mind; appropriately but not exclusively used of pious contemplation, or a consideration of the great truths of religion. His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalms 1:2. 2. To intend; to have in contemplation. I meditate to pass the remainder of life in a state of undisturbed repose. MED'ITATE, verb transitive To plan by revolving in the mind; to contrive; to intend. Some affirmed that I meditated a war. 1. To think on; to revolve in the mind. Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things.
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