ponder

[pon-der] / ˈpɒn dər /

VERB

think about seriously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider contemplate deliberate evaluate examine mull mull over puzzle over reflect speculate weigh

STRONG

appraise brood cerebrate cogitate daydream debate dwell excogitate figure meditate mind moon muse reason revolve roll ruminate study woolgather

WEAK

build castles in air give thought to noodle around perpend pipe-dream put on thinking cap think out think over turn over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discard disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

agree go along

Example Sentences

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Aunt Kitty’s eyes got squinty, and I knew she was pondering the s I had added to detective, as if I were now on Mr. Pinkerton’s payroll right beside her.

From Literature

So along with coming up with a new more impactful schedule, Koepka has given the committee plenty more to ponder.

From BBC

They will also ponder the future for SpaceX’s less developed defense and AI businesses.

From Barron's

That pride can turn to dread as you ponder a future of RMDs where you must withdraw money that you’d prefer to leave untouched — and pay federal tax on that money at ordinary income rates.

From MarketWatch

While England will definitely make one change for the series finale, Australia will also ponder alterations to their side after surrendering an 18-match unbeaten streak in home Ashes Tests.

From BBC

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