preponder Definition
- 1to be greater in number, quantity, or importance
- 2to exceed something else in weight
Using preponder: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preponder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The evidence prepondered against the defendant.
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The benefits of exercise preponderate over the risks.
Example
The elephant's weight preponderates that of the lion.
preponder Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: preponder in Brief
The verb 'preponder' [priːˈpɒndə] means to be greater in number, quantity, or importance, or to exceed something else in weight. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The evidence prepondered against the defendant.' 'Preponder' can also be used to express that one thing outweighs another, as in 'The benefits of exercise preponderate over the risks.'
