PERPEND


Meaning of PERPEND in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)pər-ˈpend ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin perpendere, from per- thoroughly + pendere to weigh — more at per- , pendant

Date: 15th century

transitive verb

: to reflect on carefully : ponder

intransitive verb

: to be attentive : reflect

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.