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pon•der v.

to consider something deeply, thoughtfully, and thoroughly: [no object]She pondered for a while, then came to a decision.[~ + object]He pondered his next move.[~ + clause]He pondered what to do.

pon•der•er, n. [countable]See -pend-.

pon•der v.i.

to consider something deeply and thoroughly;
meditate (often fol. by over or upon).

v.t.

to weigh carefully in the mind;
consider thoughtfully:He pondered his next words thoroughly.

Latin ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin to pendēre to be suspended, hang (see pend)
Middle French ponderer
Middle English pondren 1300–50

pon′der•er, n.

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ponder /ˈpɒndə/ vb

when intr, sometimes followed by on or over: to give thorough or deep consideration (to); meditate (upon)

Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French ponderer, from Latin ponderāre to weigh, consider, from pondus weight; related to pendere to weigh

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