ponder
verb/põ.dɨ.ˈɾaɾ/medium
pon·de·rar
Definition
To consider carefully and thoughtfully; to weigh the different aspects of something before deciding.
She sat quietly to ponder her next move.
I need some time to ponder this important question.
Common collocations
ponder the pros and consponder carefullyponder a decisionponder the risks
Etymology
Do latim 'ponderare' (pesar, avaliar).