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ponder

pon·der

ponder

 
 
pronunciation:
pan dr
parts of speech:
verb, transitive verb
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part of speech: verb
inflections: ponders, pondering, pondered
definition: to think about something deeply and carefully.
He needed some time to ponder before making his decision.
 
synonyms:
meditate, reflect
similar words:
brood, deliberate, muse, think
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition: to consider carefully; deliberate about.
She pondered what to do when she realized her cat was missing.
synonyms:
contemplate, weigh
similar words:
consider, debate
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derivation: ponderable (adj.)
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