ponder
intermediateB1/ˈpɒndər/ · pon-der
to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
Meanings
to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
کسی چیز کے بارے میں غور سے سوچنا، خاص طور پر فیصلہ کرنے سے پہلے۔
غور کرنا
ghor karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- ponder over
- ponder the consequences
- ponder a question
Example Sentences
She always takes time to ponder significant decisions.
وہ ہمیشہ اہم فیصلوں کے بارے میں غور کرنے کا وقت نکالتی ہے۔
Woh hamesha aham faislon ke bare mein ghor karne ka waqt nikaalti hai.
He spent the evening pondering the meaning of life.
اس نے شام زندگی کے معنی پر غور کرتے گزار دی۔
Us ne shaam zindagi ke ma'ni par ghor karte guzar di.
It's important to ponder the impact of your actions.
یہ ضروری ہے کہ آپ اپنے اعمال کے اثر کو غور سے سوچیں۔
Yeh zaroori hai ke aap apne aamal ke asar ko ghor se sochain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Ponder sounds like 'wonder' but involves deeper thinking.
Imagine a person sitting on a rock, staring at the sky, contemplating life.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آؤ کہ گزرے ہوئے پل کی جانب غور کر کے چلیں، کہ ہر گزرے لمحے کی خاطر ہم نے جیا ہے۔
Aao ke guzray hue pul ki jaanib ghor kar ke chalay, ke har guzray lamhay ki khatir hum ne jiya hai.
Come, let us walk reflecting on the bridge we crossed, For we have lived for every passing moment.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سوچ سمجھ کر قدم اٹھاؤ۔
Soch samajh kar qadam uthao.
Take steps with thought and understanding.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ponderare" — to weigh
First known use: 14th century
The word 'ponder' has its roots in Latin, where it meant 'to weigh'. It evolved into Old French before entering the English language in the late 14th century.