
Ponder
Deep Reflection
Use 'ponder' when you need to express a deeper level of thought than just 'thinking'.

He would often ponder the mysteries of the universe.
Time-Intensive
'Ponder' implies you're spending a considerable amount of time on the thought process.

She needed to ponder her choice of university thoroughly.
Serious Matters
Commonly, 'ponder' is used for serious, often personal or philosophical topics.

After the seminar, he stayed back to ponder over what he had learned.
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