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verb (used without object)
1.
to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
verb (used with object)
2.
to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully: He pondered his next words thoroughly.
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Ponder over
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Origin:
1300–50; Middle English pondren < Middle French ponderer < Latin ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin to pendēre to be suspended, hang (see pend)
1300–50; Middle English pondren < Middle French ponderer < Latin ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin to pendēre to be suspended, hang (see pend)
Related forms
pon·der·er, noun
re·pon·der, verb (used without object)
un·pon·dered, adjective
well-pon·dered, adjective
Synonyms
1. reflect, cogitate, deliberate, ruminate.
1. reflect, cogitate, deliberate, ruminate.
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