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    ponder
    /ˈpɒndə/

    verb

    • 1. think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion: "I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPONDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Ponder is a formal verb that means to think carefully about something for a long time. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and explore its pronunciation and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ponderPonder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the verb ponder, which means to weigh in the mind, think about, or consider something carefully. See examples, word history, and related articles from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPONDER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PONDER meaning: 1. to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time: 2. to think…. Learn more.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › ponderPonder - definition of ponder by The Free Dictionary

    Ponder means to think about something with thoroughness and care, or to weigh carefully in the mind. See the origin, synonyms, translations and examples of ponder from various sources.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › ponderPONDER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Ponder definition: to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).. See examples of PONDER used in a sentence.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ponderPonder - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Think of ponder as reflecting on weighty thoughts. It will help you remember the definition if you can remember the word's Latin roots. It comes from ponderare, which literally meant to weigh, and pondus, which means weight.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishponder verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of ponder verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.