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- Dictionaryponder/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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PONDER definition: 1. to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time: 2. to think…. Learn more.
The meaning of PONDER is to weigh in the mind : appraise. How to use ponder in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ponder.
PONDER meaning: 1. to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time: 2. to think…. Learn more.
Ponder definition: to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).. See examples of PONDER used in a sentence.
Definitions of ponder. verb. reflect deeply on a subject. synonyms: chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈpɑndər/ UK. /ˈpɒndə/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Ponder."
Definition of 'ponder' ponder. (pɒndəʳ ) Word forms: ponders , pondering , pondered. verb. If you ponder something, you think about it carefully. I found myself constantly pondering the question: 'How could anyone do these things?' [VERB noun] The Prime Minister pondered on when to go to the polls. [V + on/over]
1. to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate. v.t. 2. to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully: to ponder one's next move. [1300–50; Middle English pondren < Middle French ponderer < Latin ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin to pendēre to be suspended, hang (see pend)] pon′der•er, n.
Definition of ponder verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to think about something carefully for a period of time synonym consider ponder (about/on/over something) She pondered over his words. They were left to ponder on the implications of the announcement. ponder something The senator pondered the question for a moment.
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