ponder
/ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/verb
To think carefully about something for a while, especially before making a decision.
Example sentences
- “She pondered the job offer for a week before saying yes.”
- “He sat by the window, pondering what to say in his speech.”
- “Scientists still ponder why some people rarely catch colds.”
Often followed by a question word or an object: ponder whether, ponder how, ponder the future. It suggests slow, quiet thought rather than quick reasoning.