meditate
verb
[ ˈmɛdɪteɪt ]
• focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
• "I set aside time every day to write and meditate"
Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin meditat- ‘contemplated’, from the verb meditari, from a base meaning ‘measure’; related to mete1.
