Definition of: meditate

(med′ə·tāt) v. ·tat·ed, ·tat·ing v.i.
To engage in continuous and contemplative thought; muse; cogitate.
—v.t. To think about doing; plan; intend: to meditate mischief. See synonyms under CONSIDER, DELIBERATE, MUSE. [<L meditatus, pp. of meditari muse, ponder]
—med′i·tat′er, med′i·ta′tor noun
—med′i·ta′tive adjective
—med′i·ta′tive·ly adverb