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ponder
to think about carefully for a long time
Synonyms
- reflect
- contemplate
- deliberate
Antonyms
- ignore
ponder in a sentence
She sat by the window to ponder the strange letter she had received.
The students pondered the riddle for several minutes before giving up.
Where it comes from
From Latin ponderare 'to weigh'
Memory hook
PON-der — imagine weighing a PON (pound) of thoughts before deciding.
Read it in context
- Inside the Jury Room Social Science