Pondering: meaning, definitions and examples
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pondering
[ ˈpɒndərɪŋ ]
deep thought
Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
Synonyms
contemplate, meditate, reflect.
Examples of usage
- She sat pondering the question
- He spent the evening pondering over his future
philosophical
The act of thinking about something carefully.
Synonyms
contemplation, meditation, reflection.
Examples of usage
- His pondering led to a new perspective on the issue
- After much pondering, she came to a decision
Translations
Translations of the word "pondering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 meditação
🇮🇳 मनन
🇩🇪 Nachdenken
🇮🇩 merenung
🇺🇦 роздуми
🇵🇱 rozmyślanie
🇯🇵 熟考 (じゅっこう)
🇫🇷 réflexion
🇪🇸 reflexión
🇹🇷 düşünme
🇰🇷 숙고
🇸🇦 تفكير عميق
🇨🇿 přemýšlení
🇸🇰 premýšľanie
🇨🇳 沉思 (chénsī)
🇸🇮 razmišljanje
🇮🇸 hugleiðing
🇰🇿 ойлану
🇬🇪 ფიქრი
🇦🇿 düşüncə
🇲🇽 reflexión
Etymology
The word 'pondering' comes from the Middle English word 'pondren' which means 'to weigh'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The act of pondering has been valued throughout history as a way to deepen understanding, make decisions, and gain insight.
See also: ponderer.