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."

Synonyms of ponder

Words with a similar meaning to ponder:

• think
• consider
• reflect
• contemplate

Antonyms of ponder

Words with the opposite meaning to ponder:

• ignore
• dismiss

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