Solve vs Ponder - What's the difference?
solve | ponder |
To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
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, title= (mathematics) To find the values of variables that satisfy a system of equations and/or inequalities.
(mathematics) To algebraically manipulate an equation or inequality into a form that isolates a chosen variable on one side, so that the other side consists of an expression that may be used to generate solutions.
To wonder, to think of deeply.
To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly; to chew over, to mull over.
* Bible, Proverbs iv. 26
(obsolete) To weigh.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between solve and ponder
is that solve is (obsolete) a solution; an explanation while ponder is (obsolete) to weigh.As verbs the difference between solve and ponder
is that solve is to find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out while ponder is to wonder, to think of deeply.As a noun solve
is (obsolete) a solution; an explanation.solve
English
Verb
(solv)- True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
- God shall solve the dark decrees of fate.
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Derived terms
* resolve * solutionAnagrams
* ----ponder
English
Verb
(en verb)- I have spent days pondering the meaning of life.
- Ponder the path of thy feet.