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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 )
1300–50; ME pondren < MF ponderer < L ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin to pendēre to be suspended, hang (see pend )
Related forms:
pon⋅der⋅er, noun
Synonyms:
1. reflect, cogitate, deliberate, ruminate.
1. reflect, cogitate, deliberate, ruminate.
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| 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. |
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Pondering
Pon"der*ing\, a. Deliberating. -- Pon"der*ing*ly, adv.
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