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ponder
to think about carefully
In more detail
1. (verb) to think carefully about something for a period of time
2. (verb) to think about something in a worried or confused way
Examples
- 1. She pondered the difficult question for several minutes before answering.
- 2. He sat alone, pondering what to do about the situation.
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