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pon·der

ponder

 
 
pronunciation:
pan dr
part of speech: verb
inflections: ponders, pondering, pondered
definition: When you ponder something, you spend some time thinking about it carefully.
Alyssa pondered what to do about her problem. It wasn't an easy decision.
synonyms:
weigh
similar words:
consider, debate
derivation: ponderable (adj.)