ponder
word
Definition
To think about something carefully and deeply, often for a while, before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary than 'think'. Common with 'ponder over', 'ponder on', or 'ponder whether'. Used when deep, serious thought is involved—often in written or reflective contexts.
Spanish: reflexionar - considerarPortuguese (BR): ponderar - refletirPortuguese (PT): ponderar - refletirChinese (Simplified): 沉思 - 深思Chinese (Traditional): 沉思 - 深思Hindi: विचार करनाArabic: يتأمل - يفكر ملياًBengali: গভীরভাবে চিন্তা করা - বিস্তারিতভাবে ভাবাRussian: размышлять - обдумыватьJapanese: 熟考する - 思い巡らすVietnamese: ngẫm nghĩ - suy ngẫmKorean: 곰곰이 생각하다 - 숙고하다Turkish: düşünmek - kafa yormakUrdu: غور کرنا - سوچ بچار کرناIndonesian: merenungkan - mempertimbangkan
Example Sentences
She likes to ponder difficult questions alone.
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He sat quietly to ponder his next move.
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We need to ponder the consequences before acting.
basic
She spent hours pondering whether she should change jobs.
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Have you ever pondered the meaning of life?
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I'm still pondering what she said last night.
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