muse

Definition of muse

Verbs

reflect deeply on a subject
Synonyms:
chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over
Types:
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premeditate
think or reflect beforehand or in advance
theologise, theologize
make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects
introspect
reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
bethink
consider or ponder something carefully
cogitate
consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind
question, wonder
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
scruple
have doubts about
puzzle
be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide
consider, study
give careful consideration to
factor, factor in, factor out
consider as relevant when making a decision
compare, equate, liken
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
Type of:
cerebrate, cogitate, think
use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments

Nouns

the source of an artist's inspiration
"Euterpe was his muse"
Type of:
germ, seed, source
anything that provides inspiration for later work

Vocabulary Lists for muse

  • abase
  • abash
  • abate
  • abbreviate
  • abdicate

  • primitive
  • interlace
  • imperious
  • sate
  • aristocrat

  • suppliant
  • adjure
  • woe
  • slay
  • suborn

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  • mnemonic
  • mindfully
  • neuroanatomy
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Edith Warton's Ethan Frome »(2499 words)
Vocabulary study list from Edith Warton's "Ethan Frome"
  • Hale
  • German ivy
  • matt
  • sleigh
  • flats

  • adamantine
  • adoration
  • beguiled
  • clod
  • condescend

  • gad
  • fop
  • dun
  • ape
  • hex

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