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- Dictionarypon·der/ˈpändər/
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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The meaning of PONDER is to weigh in the mind : appraise. How to use ponder in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ponder.
PONDER definition: 1. to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time: 2. to think…. Learn more.
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. People sometimes use the word ironically, for example, when someone asks you to do something you really don't want to do.
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.
ponder in American English. (ˈpɑndər) intransitive verb. 1. (often fol. by over or upon) to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate. transitive verb. 2. to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully. He pondered his next words thoroughly.
Define ponder. ponder synonyms, ponder pronunciation, ponder translation, English dictionary definition of ponder. v. pon·dered , pon·der·ing , pon·ders v. tr. To think about with thoroughness and care. v. intr. To reflect or consider with thoroughness and care.
Ponder Definition. pŏndər. pondered, pondering, ponders. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. pondered, pondering, ponders. To think deeply; deliberate; meditate. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To weigh mentally; think deeply about; consider carefully. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
Definition of ponder verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A complete guide to the word "PONDER": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
