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ponder

/ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • verb

    to think about (a problem or situation) carefully and for a long time

    - "Let's ponder this problem before making a decision."
    - "The philosopher pondered the meaning of life for hours."
  • verb

    to consider carefully and deeply

    - "Before buying a house, it's important to ponder all the factors involved."
    - "The jury took hours to ponder the evidence before reaching a verdict."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɑn.dɚ/



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Synonyms

chew over , mull over
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ponder
onder , ponderer , sonder
Variants
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ponder , pondered , ponderer , ponderers , pondering , ponders
Forms
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pondered, pondering, ponders


Etymology
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Old English pundian, from pund 'thought, consideration'; related to pann 'mind, understanding'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'ponder' comes from the Old English word 'pundian', which means 'to weigh' or 'to consider'.

  2. The term 'ponderosa pine' is named for its large size and the deep thought it takes to grow to such a size.


Related Concepts
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  1. contemplate: To think deeply about (something) in a calm and thoughtful way.

  2. reflect: To consider (a matter) carefully and deeply, typically before making a decision.


Culture
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In literature, 'ponder' is often used to describe deep thought and reflection. In art, it can symbolize introspection and contemplation.

How to Memorize "ponder"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person deep in thought, sitting quietly with their chin in their hand, contemplating a complex problem.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ponder' with the idea of deep thought and contemplation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'People Often Need Deep, Thoughtful Evaluation' to remember the meaning of 'ponder'.


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