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muse2

Pronunciation: /mjuːz/
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Definition of muse

verb

[no object]
  • be absorbed in thought:he was musing on the problems he faced
  • say to oneself in a thoughtful manner:‘I think I’ve seen him somewhere before,’ mused Rachel
  • (muse on) gaze thoughtfully at:the sergeant stood, his eyes musing on the pretty police constable

noun

  • an instance or period of reflection.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French muser 'meditate, waste time', perhaps from medieval Latin musum 'muzzle'

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