CEFR B2

ponder

verb

Meaning

To think about something carefully and for a long time.

Examples

He would often ponder the meaning of life.
The committee will ponder the proposal before making a decision.

Synonyms: think, consider, reflect, contemplate

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ponder (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒndər/

Definition

To think about something carefully and for a long time.

Examples

He would often ponder the meaning of life.
The committee will ponder the proposal before making a decision.
She spent hours pondering her next move in the chess game.

How to Use ponder

ponder on (prepositional phrase): To think about something carefully. — "He was pondering on the best course of action."
ponder over (prepositional phrase): To think about something carefully and for a long time. — "She pondered over the difficult decision for weeks."

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