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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  • Rivalries and mutual suspicion mounted over the years and came to a head when Ghosn openly contemplated a merger, contributing to his downfall.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In the summer after their first year studying architecture at the University of Hong Kong, Jeff Li and Joseph Wong were contemplating hats and climate change.
    Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplate
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  • It's been too strange of a week to ponder things like slowing down Detroit's run game or improving the Titans' downfield attack.
    Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Amid Musk's actions this week, Democrats and some Republicans are pondering whether Musk, not Trump, is the real leader of the Republican Party.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ponder
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  • Humphrey Bogart Iconic actor Humphrey Bogart was born in New York City on Christmas Day, 1899, though his exact birth date was long debated.
    Aaron Rasmussen, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Weeks after a series of disruptive neo-Nazi demonstrations in downtown Nashville, members of the Metro Nashville Council debated a slate of proposals aimed at curbing such activity in the future, while seeking to balance free speech rights.
    Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of debate
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  • As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.
    Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The hosts also consider the surprising upsides to such categorical failures.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Southern Kitchen After entertaining extended family and cooking a robust Thanksgiving dinner one short month before, Myles Moody says his mother kept the food simple on Christmas morning growing up.
    The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Image Near Campus Martius Park in Detroit, a member of the Detroit Circus wore a dreidel hat and entertained a crowd at a menorah lighting.
    Philip Pacheco, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of entertain
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  • The University of North Texas Health Science Center dissected, studied and leased out hundreds of unclaimed bodies.
    Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Danaher provides materials and tools that drug companies use to make and study medications.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of study
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  • Back to Black star Marisa Abela questions in the trailer.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Many question Wayne’s answer here, as shortly after the song’s release, the Hot Boy issued a lyrical warning to an unnamed rapper for mentioning his name.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of question
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  • With so much fashion existing online, there’s something refreshing about trying pieces on in-store after eyeing them first on a little screen.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Moueix is selling globally through her website, and looking to start wholesaling, eyeing Field and Fort in Summerland, Calif., Elyse Walker in St. Helena, Calif., Merci and Hotel Costes in Paris and Corso Como in Milan as potential partners.
    Booth Moore, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of eye
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“Perpend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpend. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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