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ponder vs introspect

introspect vs ponder

ponder and introspect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ponder No No Yes No
introspect No No Yes No
As verbs, introspect is a hyponym of ponder; that is, introspect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ponder:
  • ponder: reflect deeply on a subject
  • introspect: reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
Other hyponyms of ponder include premeditate, theologise, theologize, bethink, cogitate, question, wonder, puzzle, consider, study.
ponder (verb) introspect (verb)
reflect deeply on a subject reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
Difference between ponder and introspect

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