Muse – 1. To think about something carefully and for a long time. 2. A person who is the source of inspiration for an artist.

(Pronounced myooz)

To remember the definition of the word muse, use the following mnemonic:

Looking at the exhibit in the museum (muse), he thought carefully for a long time about what it meant. But he knew who had been the source of inspiration for the artist.  

Examples of muse in a sentence (To think about something carefully and for a long time.)

You might muse about how different your life has become, and how lucky you are.

Many of the newspapers muse on the fate of the Prime Minister.

At the book club, we muse over what the book will probably be about.

Examples of muse in a sentence (A person who is the source of inspiration for an artist.)

Anything you think sounds exciting your muse will think is exciting, too.

Consider your partner to be your muse and inspiration!

He was her muse.