n. The act of looking attentively or steadfastly at anything.n. The act of holding an idea continuously before the mind; mental vision; the thinking long of anything in a somewhat passive way.n. Continued or steadfast thinking in general, without reference to a particular object; musing; reverie.n. Religious meditation.n. The act of intending, purposing, or considering, with a view to carrying into effect; expectation with intention.