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Synonyms & Similar Words
contemplate
reflect
consider
think
deliberate
muse
ruminate
meditate
speculate
wonder
weigh
examine
investigate
analyze
evaluate
assess
study
scrutinize
inspect
ponder
brood
cogitate
intellectualize
theorize
conceptualize
rationalize
introspect
rehearse
review
think over
turn over
Meaning of Ponder
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "ponder" means to think carefully and thoroughly about something, often in a deep or serious way.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "ponder" as to weigh in the mind, to think about carefully and thoroughly.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "ponder" as to think carefully and for a long time about something, often because it is difficult or complicated.
Example Uses
- She pondered the meaning of life and the universe, searching for answers to her existential questions.
- He pondered his decision to leave the company, weighing the pros and cons of such a move.
- The team of scientists pondered the data, trying to make sense of the complex results.
- The philosopher pondered the nature of reality, exploring the implications of her theories.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignore
disregard
overlook
neglect
dismiss
reject
forget
omit
gloss over
skip
pass over
brush off
push aside
set aside
put aside
shelve
table
defer
postpone
overlook
neglect
carelessness
thoughtlessness
impulsiveness
rashness
haste