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ponder

English → English

verb//ˈpɒn.dər//

(behavior) To contemplate: to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion

He sat on the park bench for an hour to ponder his career options before accepting the job offer.

(English) He sat on the park bench for an hour to ponder his career options before accepting the job offer.

The philosopher would often ponder the mysteries of the universe while walking through the woods.

(English) The philosopher would often ponder the mysteries of the universe while walking through the woods.

Entry ID: en:en:ponder · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary