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ponder
ponder(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. considerar
He paused and pondered his next words very carefully.Se detuvo y consideró sus próximas palabras con mucho cuidado.
The minister pondered the journalist's question before he answered.El ministro consideró la pregunta del periodista antes de contestar.
b. reflexionar sobre
She pondered the options available to her.Reflexionó sobre las opciones que tenía disponibles.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. reflexionar sobre
I pondered over the situation for a week, not knowing what to do.Reflexioné sobre la situación durante una semana, sin saber qué hacer.
b. sopesar
He pondered on the benefits and drawbacks of classical education.Sopesó los beneficios y las desventajas de la educación clásica.
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