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Pondered – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Usage examples:

I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion

Synonims:

Think aboutGive thought toConsiderReviewReflect onMull overContemplateStudyMeditate onMuse onDeliberate aboutCogitate onDwell onBrood on/overRuminate about/onChew overPuzzle o
verb

Past simple and past participle of ponder

Usage examples:

She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game.

Pondered translation into English

Pondered: translate from English into Chinese

Translate pondered into Chinese (Simplified)}
沉思, 思考, 深思, 思索, 思量, 暗想, 幽思, 思忖, 忖, 虑, 憋

Pondered: translate from English into Dutch

Translate pondered into Dutch}
Dacht na, Overdenken, Overpeinzen, Overwegen, Peinzen

Pondered: translate from English into French

Translate pondered into French}
Réfléchi, Réfléchir, Considérer, Peser, Ruminer, Se méditer

Pondered: translate from English into German

Translate pondered into German}
Dachte nach, Erwägen, Nachdenken, Überlegen, Nachsinnen, Sinnen, Reflektieren, Nachgrübeln, Wägen, Brüten

Pondered: translate from English into Hindi

Translate pondered into Hindi}
विचार, विचार करना, सोचना, मन में तौलना, मथना, ख़याल करना

Pondered: translate from English into Italian

Translate pondered into Italian}
Ponderato, Riflettere, Meditare, Ponderare, Considerare

Pondered: translate from English into Korean

Translate pondered into Korean}
숙고, 숙고하다, 생각하다

Pondered: translate from English into Russian

Translate pondered into Russian}
Задумался, Размышлять, Обдумывать, Взвешивать

Pondered: translate from English into Spanish

Translate pondered into Spanish}
Ponderado, Reflexionar, Meditar, Considerar, Pensar, Sopesar, Examinar, Estudiar

Word origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘appraise, judge the worth of’): from Old French ponderer ‘consider’, from Latin ponderare ‘weigh, reflect on’, from pondus, ponder- ‘weight’.

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Pondered – similar words

ponderable

adjective

Having appreciable weight or significance.

Usage examples:

Thanks for your excellent site, which provides enough ponderable reading to have my brother ‘addict…
adjective

Able to be guessed or calculated by thinking

Usage examples:

Professional philosophers consider these questions to be eminently ponderable., her book claims to …
Ponderable - all meanings in English

ponder

verb

Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Usage examples:

I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion
verb

To consider something carefully for a long time

Usage examples:

[ t ] she ponders the reaction she’ll receive., [ i ] the back porch is a quiet place where i can p…
Ponder - all meanings in English

Pondered synonims

chew over

phrasal verb

Reflect deeply on a subject

phrasal verb

To think or talk about something, esp. when you need to make a decision

Usage examples:

We won't be able to answer right away – we'll need to chew it over.
Chew over - all meanings in English

consider

verb

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

Usage examples:

Each application is considered on its merits
verb

To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something

Usage examples:

Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…
Consider - all meanings in English

contemplate

verb

Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Usage examples:

He contemplated his image in the mirrors
verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way

Usage examples:

[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…
Contemplate - all meanings in English

review

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

A comprehensive review of uk defence policy
verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws
verb

Look at again; examine again

Review - all meanings in English

study

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

The study of english
verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

I studied classics at college
verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

Study - all meanings in English

think about

θɪŋk

collocation

Have on one's mind, think about actively

phrasal verb

Take someone or something into account or consideration when deciding on a possible action.

Usage examples:

You can live how you like, but there's the children to think about
phrasal verb

Consider the possibility or advantages of a course of action.

Usage examples:

She thought about enrolling for a college course
Think about - all meanings in English

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