meditate
verb/ˈmɛdɪteɪt/
Frequency rank: #9,971 most common English word
Meaning
to focus one's mind quietly, often for relaxation or spiritual purposes.
Example sentence
She likes to meditate for twenty minutes every morning to clear her mind.
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