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