Know and Ponder

Know

Know verb - To have a practical understanding of.

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Ponder and know are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ponder" instead a verb "Know".

Nearby Words: knowing, known

Ponder verb - To give serious and careful thought to.

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Know and ponder are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Know" instead a verb "Ponder".

kind	know kind	ponder kind
truth	know truth	ponder truth
fate	know fate	ponder fate
place	know place	ponder place
Other words: time, words, meaning, answer.

Two characters are discussing a sort of mesmerism, and ponder the difference between "things man was not meant to know" and "things man was meant not to know".

Source: These Are Things Man Was Not Meant to Know
The criticisms he raises of this society are a lot easier to understand and ponder on when you actually know more about just what the Culture is.

Source: Surprisingly Improved Sequel
Or rather, Ponder Stibbons asks if it is "a thaumivore" and gets the reply, "Dunno about that, I just know it eats magic."

Source: Magic Eater

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