Definitions

1. verb

to weigh or consider carefully and thoughtfully

“She ponderate the pros and cons before making a decision.”

2. verb

to weigh heavily or oppressively

“The weight of the responsibilities ponderate her.”

3. verb

to be or become heavy or ponderous

“The old, worn-out furniture had become ponderate and hard to move.”

4. verb

to weigh or consider something in a judicial or official capacity

“The judge was tasked with ponderate the case and deliver a verdict.”

5. noun

the act of considering or weighing something carefully

“The deliberation was a long and ponderate process.”

6. noun

something that is heavy or oppressive

“The weight of her responsibilities became a ponderate burden to her.”