muse

(noun, verb)

noun

1. in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

Definition categories: person

2. the source of an artist's inspiration

- Euterpe was his muse

Definition categories: thought, germ, seed, source

Sentences with muse as a noun:

- Find a hare without a muse. (old proverb)

verb

1. reflect deeply on a subject

Similar word(s): contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate

Definition categories: cognition, cerebrate, cogitate, think