pon·der
[pon-der]
verb (used without object)
1.
to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon ).
verb (used with object)
2.
to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully: He pondered his
next words thoroughly.
next words thoroughly.
Origin:
1300-50; Middle English pondren < Middle French ponderer < Latin ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin topendēre to be suspended, hang
1300-50; Middle English pondren < Middle French ponderer < Latin ponderāre to ponder, weigh; akin topendēre to be suspended, hang
What did I 'ponder' about 3 months ago? 6 months ago? 1 year ago?
It certainly must have been different than what I 'ponder' about now.
It's that hindsight thing isn't it Auntie? Darned hindsight :P ;-)
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