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ponder

verbgeneral usecommon/põ.dɨ.ˈɾaɾ/pon·de·rar

Definition

1

To consider carefully and thoughtfully; to weigh the different aspects of something before deciding.

Usage examples

“She sat quietly to ponder her next move.”
“I need some time to ponder this important question.”

Common combinations

ponder the pros and consponder carefullyponder a decisionponder the risks