Ponder and Settle

Ponder

Ponder verb - To give serious and careful thought to.

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

Settle

Settle verb - To give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute).
Usage example: settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant

Ponder and settle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ponder" instead a verb "Settle".

Common collocations

fate ponder fate settle fate
situation ponder situation settle situation
question ponder question settle question
earth ponder earth settle earth
Other words: questions.
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