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ponder

 

[ ˈpɒndə(r) ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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 | Verb

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
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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'.

See also: pond.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,498, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.