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ponder

/ˈpɑːndər/
pon · der ˈpɑːn · dər
English Definition
v. think about carefully
中文释义
沉思,考虑
Significado en Español
reflexionar, considerar
한국어 뜻
생각하다, 숙고하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
suy ngẫm, cân nhắc
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ponder (carefully think about)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “ponder”: After hearing the news, Alice had to ponder her next move.

  1. A forget
  2. B consider
  3. C ignore
  4. D reject
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B — consider. “ponder” means v. think about carefully

Common questions about “ponder”

What does “ponder” mean?

ponder — v. think about carefully. In Chinese: 沉思,考虑.

How do you pronounce “ponder”?

ponder is pronounced /ˈpɑːndər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pon · der.

Is “ponder” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. ponder appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “ponder”?

ponder (carefully think about)

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