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dictionary.pt

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