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Definition of ponder

ponder

/ˈpɑːn.dɚ/
pon · der
Adjective:ponderable
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Past Simple:pondered
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Past Participle:pondered
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Present Participle:pondering
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1

To think about something carefully and deeply, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Example

"She sat quietly by the window to ponder the implications of the new policy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French ponderer, from Latin ponderare ('to weigh in the mind, reflect'), derived from pondus ('weight').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ponder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ponder
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