Here's how it breaks down:
* pensare (Latin) = to weigh, to consider, to think
* pense (root word) = to weigh, to think
The root pense is found in many English words, including:
* pensive: thoughtful, sad, or dreamy
* comprehend: to understand
* suspend: to hang, to stop temporarily
* expense: the cost of something
* dispense: to give out, to distribute
* pensive: thoughtful, sad, or dreamy
It's important to note that the meaning of pense can slightly change depending on the context of the word it's used in.