Noah Webster
Meditate
MED'ITATE, verb intransitive [Latin meditor.]
1. To dwell on any thing in thought; to contemplate; to study; to turn or revolve any subject in the mind; appropriately but not exclusively used of pious contemplation, or a consideration of the great truths of religion.
His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalms 1:2.
2. To intend; to have in contemplation.
I meditate to pass the remainder of life in a state of undisturbed repose.
MED'ITATE, verb transitive To plan by revolving in the mind; to contrive; to intend.
Some affirmed that I meditated a war.
1. To think on; to revolve in the mind.
Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things.