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ponder
UK
/ˈpɒndə/
US
/ˈpɑːndər/
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ponder
verb
pondered
Past Simple
pondered
Past Participle
pondering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒndə/
US
/ˈpɑːndər/
Translations
размышлять
He sat quietly to ponder his next move.
Он тихо сидел, чтобы размышлять о своем следующем шаге.
взвешивать
The committee will ponder the proposal before making a decision.
Комитет будет взвешивать предложение перед принятием решения.
обдумывать
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.
Synonyms
mull over
ruminate
think about
deliberate
meditate
reflect
contemplate
consider
ponder
noun
ponders
pl
UK
/ˈpɒn.də/
US
/ˈpɑːn.dɚ/
Colloquial countable use meaning 'a period/act of pondering'
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An act or period of deep thought or consideration.
After a quick ponder, she chose the blue dress.
ponder
proper noun
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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.
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