ponder

[US]/ˈpɒndə(r)/
[UK]/ˈpɑːndər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. carefully consider; weigh
vi. reflect; consider

Phrases & Collocations

ponder over

Example Sentences

ponder upon the problem

mull over a plan.See Synonyms at ponder

The young captain is pondering over a thorny problem.

pondering, she struck upon a brilliant idea.

He pondered his words thoroughly.

She pondered his marriage proposal for weeks.

The young couple are pondering moving their house.

We pondered whether to tell him.

I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion.

The secretary lay awake all night pondering whether to leave or stay.

When I asked advice, he pondered and then told me not to go.

The visitor can ponder over the boomerangs used by aborigines at the time of Cook.

Real-world Examples

He may want to ponder his mistakes instead.

Source: Downton Abbey Season 3

If you pondered porcine, put your hooves up.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

I pondered deeply, then, over the adventures of the jungle.

Source: The Little Prince

Let's finish off filling while we ponder, Jay.

Source: Gourmet Base

I was forgotten. out of view so i pondered, wouldn't you?

Source: Villains' Tea Party

Our technology correspondent has been pondering the rise and rise of the machines.

Source: BBC Listening December 2014 Collection

Rumours in Delhi suggest that America is pondering whether to issue him a visa.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

As you know, this is my last commencement and I'm actually pondering the same question.

Source: 2023 Celebrity High School Graduation Speech

Mrs. Strickland pondered deeply for some time.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

He crossed his arms. He pondered.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

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