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ponder
[ pon-der ]
verb (used without object)
- to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon ).
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
- to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully:
He pondered his next words thoroughly.
ponder
/ ˈɒԻə /
verb
- whenintr, sometimes foll by on or over to give thorough or deep consideration (to); meditate (upon)
Other Word Forms
- Dzd· noun
- ·Dzd verb (used without object)
- ܲ·Dzd adjective
- ɱ-Dzd adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ponder1
Example Sentences
As their escape ship pulls into New York harbor, Bertie ponders the permanence of his pain.
And Wrexham's hierarchy have plenty to ponder as they plan for the club's first season in the second tier since 1981-82.
“The Wedding Banquet” ponders the lengths we’ll go to to protect our loved ones from being hurt, and asks how far is too far when shielding people from the realities of life.
The Real goalkeeper celebrated with a wild home crowd as Saka was left to ponder his choice of penalty.
The Telegraph was more positive, awarding the last episode four stars and describing it as "a dark, uncomfortable finale, but one that forced the audience to ponder the very meaning of happiness".
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