muse

Meanings

• noun

  A source of artistic inspiration.

  - "The ancient Greeks believed in nine Muses, goddesses of the arts."
  - "Poets and artists often sought the inspiration of a muse."

• verb

  To ponder or meditate.

  - "He took a moment to muse over the problem."
  - "The philosopher mused on the meaning of life."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

Pierian spring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muse
cruise , news , snooze

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Variants

List of all variants of muse that leads to same result
muse , mused , muser , musers , muses , musing

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Forms

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Musings, To muse upon, The Muse's influence

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'mousa', meaning 'goddess of the arts'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that the Muses could only inspire poets and musicians in a trance-like state.

2. The Roman goddess Minerva is often considered a counterpart to the Greek Muses.

3. The word 'muse' is also used figuratively to refer to a person or thing that provides inspiration or stimulates thought.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inspiration: The process of being influenced by a muse or other external source to create art or express ideas.

2. Creativity: The ability to generate new and original ideas, often inspired by a muse or other external source.

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Culture

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The concept of the Muse is deeply rooted in Greek mythology and has been a source of inspiration for artists and writers throughout history. Muses are often depicted as goddesses of the arts, each with a specific area of inspiration, such as poetry, music, or tragedy.

How to Memorize "muse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a source of artistic inspiration, such as a goddess or a creative force.
   - Imagine yourself in a creative environment, surrounded by art and beauty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'muse' with creativity and inspiration.
   - Think of a specific muse, such as the Muse of Poetry or the Muse of Music.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the definition of 'muse': 'Muse is a source of creative Inspiration'.

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