muse

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /mjuːz/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /mjuz/

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Noun

Singular muse

Plural muses

1. (countable) A muse is a person who is a source of inspiration.

Verb

Plain form muse

Third-person singular muses

Past tense mused

Past participle mused

Present participle musing

1. (intransitive) If a person muses about something, they become lost in thought about it.
   • Synonym: ponder