pondered

Meanings

• Verb

  to think deeply and carefully about something, to consider or contemplate

  - "After losing the election, he took some time to ponder his next move."
  - "The team spent hours pondering their strategy for the upcoming game."

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Synonyms

chew over , mull over

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pondered
ondered , wondered , mondered , pondered

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Variants

List of all variants of pondered that leads to same result
ponder , pondered , ponderer , ponderers , pondering , ponders

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'weigh in the mind', from Old French ponderer, from ponde 'a weight' + terre 'earth'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ponder' comes from the Latin word 'pondus', meaning 'weight'.

2. In ancient Rome, philosophers would 'ponder' important questions by sitting in a quiet place and meditating for long periods of time.

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Related Concepts

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1. contemplate: To think deeply about something, often with a sense of wonder or awe.

2. reflect: To think about something carefully, often in order to learn from past experiences.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pondered' is often used to describe characters reflecting on their actions or contemplating difficult decisions. In art, it can represent deep thought and introspection.

How to Memorize "pondered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy weight in your mind, symbolizing the deep thought required when you ponder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pondered' with the image of a deep, still lake, where thoughts gather and settle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Please Order Now Delicious Eggs', where PONDERED stands for 'Ponder, Order, Nurture, Deliberate, Evaluate, Reflect, and Decide'.

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