Pondered: meaning, definitions and examples

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pondered

 

[ ˈpɒn.dəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thinking deeply

Pondered is the past tense of ponder, which means to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. It often implies a deep or serious consideration of different aspects of a subject. People may ponder various topics, from life's existential questions to simple choices like what to eat. This term conveys a sense of contemplation and introspection.

Synonyms

considered, contemplated, deliberated, mused, reflected.

Examples of usage

  • She pondered the meaning of life during her meditation.
  • After much pondering, he finally decided to accept the job offer.
  • They pondered whether to move to a new city.
  • He pondered over the best way to solve the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "pondered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ponderou

🇮🇳 सोचना

🇩🇪 nachgedacht

🇮🇩 merenungkan

🇺🇦 міркував

🇵🇱 rozważał

🇯🇵 考えた

🇫🇷 réfléchi

🇪🇸 reflexionó

🇹🇷 düşündü

🇰🇷 곰곰이 생각했다

🇸🇦 تأمل

🇨🇿 uvažoval

🇸🇰 premýšľal

🇨🇳 思考

🇸🇮 premišljeval

🇮🇸 hugsaði

🇰🇿 ойланды

🇬🇪 დაზუსტა

🇦🇿 düşündü

🇲🇽 reflexionó

Etymology

The word 'ponder' originates from the Latin 'ponderare', which means 'to weigh'. It evolved into 'ponder' in Middle English, which retained the original meaning of weighing in one's mind or considering something thoughtfully. The use of the term has expanded over the centuries, but it has consistently maintained the essence of deep thought and contemplation. The transition from the Latin roots to modern English reflects the linguistic influences of Norman French and the evolution of vocabulary in the English language. Today, 'ponder' is commonly associated with thoughtfulness and careful consideration, often used in both casual and formal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,695, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.