open one's mind: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  globalneutralfigurative
  • To become receptive to new ideas, perspectives, or experiences.
  • To set aside preconceived judgments in order to consider alternative viewpoints.

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  • After traveling abroad, I really opened my mind to different cultures and ways of life.

    After traveling abroad, I really opened my mind to different cultures and ways of life.

  • You should try to open your mind before dismissing the new policies; they might prove beneficial.

    You should try to open your mind before dismissing the new policies; they might prove beneficial.

  • When I opened my mind to alternative music genres, I discovered some amazing artists I never knew before.

    When I opened my mind to alternative music genres, I discovered some amazing artists I never knew before.

• 2.

  globalliteraryspiritualfigurative
  • To broaden one's intellectual, imaginative, or intuitive awareness.
  • To cultivate a heightened or expanded consciousness, often in a spiritual or metaphysical sense.

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  • Meditation helped her open her mind and imagine possibilities beyond her daily routine.

    Meditation helped her open her mind and imagine possibilities beyond her daily routine.

  • By reading science fiction novels, he opened his mind to new futuristic concepts and ideas.

    By reading science fiction novels, he opened his mind to new futuristic concepts and ideas.

  • The workshop is designed to open your mind and expand your creative thinking skills.

    The workshop is designed to open your mind and expand your creative thinking skills.