[pon-der] 
| 1. | to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often fol. by over or upon). |
| 2. | to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully: He pondered his next words thoroughly. |
| pon·der (pŏn'dər) v. pon·dered, pon·der·ing, pon·ders v. tr. To weigh in the mind with thoroughness and care. v. intr. To reflect or consider with thoroughness and care. [Middle English ponderen, from Old French ponderer, from Latin ponderāre, from pondus, ponder-, weight; see (s)pen- in Indo-European roots.] pon'der·er n. |