meditate
verbHow many syllables in meditate?
There are 3 syllables in the word meditate.How to pronounce meditate:
Definition of meditate:
- meditate (verb):
- to engage in contemplation or reflection
Synonyms for meditate:
bethink
cerebrate
chew over
cogitate
consider
contemplate
excogitate
mull
mull over
muse
ponder
premeditate
puzzle
question
reflect
ruminate
speculate
study
theologise
theologize
think
think over
wonder
Antonyms for meditate:
advance
agree
avert
avoid
be happy
be idle
be oblivious to
brush aside
bypass
cold-shoulder
decline
disbelieve
discard
discount
dismiss
disregard
doubt
evade
forget
glance at
go along
hurry
ignore
leave
leave out
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The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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