ponder

verb
UK: /ˈpɒndər/
US: /ˈpɑːndər/

  1. To think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable amount of time.

    1. I need to ponder this question.
    2. She had to ponder whether to accept the new job offer despite the risks.

  2. To consider something deeply and thoroughly; to reflect.

    1. He will ponder on her offer.
    2. The team had to ponder the implications of the new policy changes.

Synonyms

consider muse deliberate reflect weigh think contemplate
ponder noun

  1. An act of considering something deeply and carefully.

    1. His words gave me a ponder.
    2. After a moment of ponder, she gave her response to the challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ponder" in English means: To think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable amount of time., To consider something deeply and thoroughly; to reflect..

The phonetic transcription of "ponder" is /ˈpɒndər/ in British English and /ˈpɑːndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ponder": consider, muse, deliberate, reflect, weigh, think, contemplate.

Example usage of "ponder": "I need to ponder this question.". More examples on the page.