meditate

To train, calm, or empty the mind, often by achieving an altered state, as by focusing on a single object, especially as a form of religious practice in Buddhism or Hinduism.

To engage in focused thought on scriptural passages or on particular doctrines or mysteries of a religion, especially Christianity.

To engage in devotional contemplation, especially prayer.

To think or reflect, especially in a calm and deliberate manner.

To engage in meditation regarding (a religious mystery, for example).

To plan in the mind; intend.

To think abstractedly; engage in mental contemplation; revolve a subject in the mind; cogitate; ruminate.

To think out a plan or method; engage in planning or contriving; fix one’s thoughts with reference to a result or conclusion: followed by on or upon.

Synonyms To consider, reflect. See list under contemplate, v. t.