ponder
/ˈpɒndər/
think deeply
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To think about something carefully and deeply, often for a long time.
"She paused to ponder the difficult question."
- 2.
To consider a matter thoroughly, typically before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
"He spent days pondering his career choices."
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I need a quiet moment to ponder the best course of action.
I need a quiet moment to think deeply about the best course of action.
She continued to ponder the strange events of the day, trying to make sense of them.
She continued to think deeply about the strange events of the day, trying to make sense of them.
Before replying, he took a deep breath and began to ponder her words.
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How do you pronounce ponder?
ponder is pronounced [/ˈpɒndər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does ponder mean?
ponder means "think deeply". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is ponder?
ponder is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with ponder?
Example: "I need a quiet moment to ponder the best course of action." — used to mean "think deeply".
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