Ponder: meaning, definitions and examples

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ponder

[ ˈpɒndə(r) ]

^{Context #1}

reflect

Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Synonyms

consider, contemplate, deliberate

Examples of usage

She sat pondering the question
He pondered over what he should do next

^{Context #2}

consider

To consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (upon).

Synonyms

mull over, reflect, ruminate

Examples of usage

He pondered the consequences of his actions
She pondered on the meaning of life

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thought

A deep or considered thought; reflection.

Synonyms

contemplation, meditation, reflection

Examples of usage

She was lost in a ponder
His ponder led to a breakthrough

Translations

Translations of the word "ponder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ponderar

🇮🇳 विचार करना

🇩🇪 nachdenken

🇮🇩 merenungkan

🇺🇦 обдумувати

🇵🇱 rozważać

🇯🇵 熟考する

🇫🇷 réfléchir

🇪🇸 reflexionar

🇹🇷 düşünmek

🇰🇷 깊이 생각하다

🇸🇦 يفكر مليًا

🇨🇿 přemýšlet

🇸🇰 uvažovať

🇨🇳 沉思

🇸🇮 premišljevati

🇮🇸 íhuga

🇰🇿 ойлану

🇬🇪 ფიქრი

🇦🇿 düşünmək

🇲🇽 reflexionar

Word origin

The word 'ponder' originated from the Latin word 'ponderare', which means 'to weigh'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Initially, it was used in the sense of 'to estimate the worth of something by a process of weighing'. Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage of 'to think about something carefully'.