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ponder

/ˈpɒndə/

/ˈpɑːndər/

Translations

ponderverb

pondered

Past Simple

pondered

Past Participle

pondering

Gerund

/ˈpɒndə/

/ˈpɑːndər/

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.

Synonyms

mull over

think about

pondernoun

ponders

/ˈpɒn.də/

/ˈpɑːn.dɚ/

Colloquial countable use meaning 'a period/act of pondering'

ponderverb

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

An act or period of deep thought or consideration.

After a quick ponder, she chose the blue dress.