ponder

UK
/ˈpɒndə/
US
/ˈpɑːndər/
ponderverb
pondered
Past Simple
pondered
Past Participle
pondering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒndə/
US
/ˈpɑːndər/
Translations
He sat quietly to ponder his next move.
Он тихо сидел, чтобы размышлять о своем следующем шаге.
The committee will ponder the proposal before making a decision.
Комитет будет взвешивать предложение перед принятием решения.
She likes to ponder the meaning of life.
Ей нравится обдумывать смысл жизни.
Definitions
To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
She pondered over the offer for several days before deciding to accept it.
To consider or examine (something) thoughtfully and thoroughly.
He paused to ponder the implications of the new law.
pondernoun
ponders
pl
UK
/ˈpɒn.də/
US
/ˈpɑːn.dɚ/
Colloquial countable use meaning 'a period/act of pondering'
Definitions
An act or period of deep thought or consideration.
After a quick ponder, she chose the blue dress.
ponderproper noun
Definitions
A town in Denton County, Texas, United States.
Ponder is a small community northwest of Dallas.
A surname.
James Ponder served as governor of Delaware in the nineteenth century.