Meaning & use
ponder
To think about something carefully and for a long time before reaching a conclusion.
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She sat by the window, pondering whether to accept the job offer abroad.
The committee pondered the proposal for weeks before finally rejecting it.
A note on using this word
Ponder suggests slow, careful reflection, often in silence, rather than quick or casual thought.
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