perpend

verb

(ˌ)pər-ˈpend How to pronounce perpend (audio)
Definition of perpendnext
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to spent the long weekend perpending what he wanted to do with his life

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  1. contemplate
  2. ponder
  3. debate
  4. consider
  5. entertain
  6. study
  7. question
  8. eye
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  • Their agreement contemplated alternative dispute mechanisms, including arbitration, to resolve any contractual conflict.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The alternative is a future too abhorrent for even the most dystopian imaginations at WIRED to contemplate.
    Katie Drummond, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of contemplate
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  • The new album’s title track ponders the optimism of a postwar generation that saw itself as ushering in a golden age.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier in the episode, Stephen ponders the liberties Nancy took when writing The Perfect Stranger.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of ponder
Verb
  • This is a talky chamber piece of philosophical face-offs, debate duels and wordy warfare, though the outcomes remain just as harrowing.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Two mega crypto investors met on YouTube to debate the presidential election.
    Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of debate
Verb
  • It is considered District 6 for political reasons, but it is only remotely connected to that area.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Reflection in the sky with diamonds As climate change takes more of a toll on Earth, scientists are considering methods to cool the atmosphere.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Perfect for those naughty and nice, vacation destinations throughout the world are offering guests a holiday extravaganza designed to entertain and amaze.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Called from his desk to a plush dining room where friends and family of his boss have gathered, An is asked to entertain everyone with an impromptu fighting exhibition against opponents including the Banker’s hulking son, Kevin (Kevin Lee).
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of entertain
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  • In these scenarios, study a parcel’s pressure levels to determine if these spots are worth your time.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Sulfates have also been studied widely, whereas the risks of diamond dust are still largely unknown.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of study
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  • Paxton was born into the church and comes across as more explicitly pious and less inherently questioning of her worldview.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • In particular, the diverse ways that states choose to administer elections have become a central focus of those who seek to question the legitimacy of electoral processes.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of question
Verb
  • Alexis couldn’t shake the feeling that everyone was watching her, looking at her, eyeing her as the only person in the room when Onyxx died of some unknown cause.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
  • King and Rocha are eyeing to replace Michael Barbanica, who is running for county supervisor.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of eye
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“Perpend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpend. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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