Ponder

noun

/ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/

Word Frequency: 1.7

Definitions

1.nounA period of deep thought.

"I lit my pipe and had a ponder about it, but reached no definite conclusion."

2.verbTo wonder, think of deeply

3.verbTo consider (something) carefully and thoroughly; to chew over, mull over

"I have spent days pondering the meaning of life."

4.verbTo weigh

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