1. to think about carefully; to consider or ponder
Usage: archaic or formal
2. to be of importance or consequence; to matter
Usage: archaic

Examples

• Perpend the consequences of your decision before you act.
• She took time to perpend the proposal carefully.
• The judge asked the jury to perpend all the evidence presented.
• He perpended the matter for several days before responding.
• You must perpend whether this choice aligns with your values.