Ponder
/ˈpɒndər/
To think carefully about something, especially when you need to make an important choice, like deciding what to do for a project or which game to play.
Examples
- As I sat under the big oak tree, I began to ponder the different ways I could improve my basketball skills before the next big game against our rivals.
- While reading the fantasy novel, I couldn't help but ponder the choices the characters made and how those decisions shaped their adventures throughout the magical world.
- After receiving a low grade on my science project, I took some time to ponder the feedback from my teacher and think about how I could do better next time.
Synonyms
consider
think
reflect
meditate
deliberate
mull over
Antonyms
ignore
dismiss
overlook
rush
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