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pon⋅der

[pon-der]
–verb (used without object)
1. to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often fol. by over or upon).
–verb (used with object)
2. to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully: He pondered his next words thoroughly.

Origin:
1300–50; ME pondren < MF ponderer < L ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin to pendēre to be suspended, hang (see pend )


pon⋅der⋅er, noun


1. reflect, cogitate, deliberate, ruminate.
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