What is the meaning of wondering?

verb

  • Have a wish or desire to know something.
    • usage: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
  • Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation.
    • usage: "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
  • Be amazed at.
    • usage: "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"

adjective

  • Showing curiosity.
    • usage: "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"
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