MUSE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MUSE?

Need another word that means the same as “muse”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “muse” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Muse” are: inspiration, stimulus, stimulation, chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over

Muse as a Noun

Definitions of "Muse" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “muse” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• In ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science.
• A person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.
• (in Greek and Roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences.
• The source of an artist's inspiration.

Synonyms of "Muse" as a noun (3 Words)

inspiration	A sudden brilliant or timely idea. The Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists.
stimulation	The effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc. The stimulation of a revolution in intelligence affairs.
stimulus	A thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive. She loved the stimulus of the job.

Usage Examples of "Muse" as a noun

• Yeats' muse, Maud Gonne.
• Euterpe was his muse.
• The landscape was Gorky's primary muse.

Muse as a Verb

Definitions of "Muse" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “muse” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Reflect deeply on a subject.

Synonyms of "Muse" as a verb (11 Words)

chew over	Chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth.
contemplate	Think deeply and at length. Contemplate one s navel.
excogitate	Reflect deeply on a subject. The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate.
meditate	Think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes. He went off to meditate on the new idea.
mull	Heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink. She began to mull over the various possibilities.
mull over	Heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink.
ponder	Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion.
reflect	Be bright by reflecting or casting light. He could see himself reflected in Keith s mirrored glasses.
ruminate	(of a ruminant) chew the cud. Cows ruminate.
speculate	Invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss. He didn t look as though he had the money to speculate in shares.
think over	Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection.

Associations of "Muse" (30 Words)

bethink	Consider or ponder something carefully. He bethought himself of the verse from the Book of Proverbs.
brood	Think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried. She was brought up as part of a brood of eight.
careful	Unhurried and with care and dignity. Careful of the rights of others.
cautious	People who are fearful and cautious. Reserved and cautious never making swift decisions.
cogitate	Consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one’s mind. He stroked his beard and retired to cogitate.
consider	Take into consideration for exemplifying purposes. Each application is considered on its merits.
considerate	Showing careful thought. Be considerate over your handwriting.
contemplate	Have in view as a probable intention. Contemplate one s navel.
contemplative	A person devoted to the contemplative life. She regarded me with a contemplative eye.
deliberate	Careful and unhurried. A deliberate attempt to provoke a response.
designed	Done or made or performed with purpose and intent. Specially designed buildings.
intend	Mean or intend to express or convey. This benefit is intended for people incapable of work.
intentionality	The quality of mental states (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, desires, hopes) which consists in their being directed towards some object or state of affairs.
meditate	Think deeply about (something. He went off to meditate on the new idea.
meditative	Deeply or seriously thoughtful. Meditative techniques.
mirror	Reflect as if in a mirror. He checked his appearance in the mirror.
mirrored	Fitted with a mirror or mirrors. Mirrored sunglasses.
mull	A term used in Scottish names of promontories. Mulled cider.
pensive	Showing pensive sadness. A pensive mood.
ponder	Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. She sat pondering over her problem.
premeditated	Characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning. A premeditated crime.
premeditation	Planning or plotting in advance of acting. The defendant said there was no planning or premeditation.
reconsider	Consider (something) again, especially for a possible change of decision regarding it. I beg you to reconsider.
reflect	Reflect deeply on a subject. Schools should reflect cultural differences.
reflective	Deeply or seriously thoughtful. A quiet reflective astute man.
ruminate	Think deeply about something. Cows ruminate.
speculate	Invest at a risk. My colleagues speculate about my private life.
think	An instance of deliberate thinking. She didn t think to harm me.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. A thoughtful paper.
thoughtfully	With consideration for the needs of other people. He stared thoughtfully into the fire.