I. ˈpändəˌrāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin ponderatus, past participle of ponderare to weigh — more at ponder
: to weigh down : give substance to
II. ˈpänd(ə)rə̇t adjective
Etymology: Latin ponderatus, past participle of ponderare to ponder
: deliberate
ponderate consideration