B2verbphilosophy
US/ˈpɑːn.dər/
UK/ˈpɒn.də/
to think carefully about something for a long time, often before deciding
In context
She pondered the job offer for a week before saying yes.
Philosophers have long pondered what makes a life truly good.
He sat by the window, pondering what to say to his father.
Words that go with ponder
verb + noun
- ponder the questionStudents were given five minutes to ponder the question in silence.
- ponder the meaningThe poem makes readers ponder the meaning of home.
- ponder the futureAfter retiring, he began to ponder the future of the family farm.
verb + preposition
- ponder overHe pondered over the problem all night without sleeping.
- ponder onTake a moment to ponder on what you have learned today.
adverb + verb
- carefully ponderInvestors should carefully ponder the risks before buying.