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   Con·sid·er

   /kənˈsidər/

   

   verb

   • 1. think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision: "each application is considered on its merits" Similar think aboutcontemplategive thought toreflect onexamineappraisereviewstudymull overponderdeliberate overcogitate aboutchew overmeditate on/overruminate overturn over in one's mindassessevaluatecompareweigh upjudgeconsider the pros and cons ofsum upinformal:size up
   • ▪ think about and be drawn toward (a course of action): "he had considered giving up his job"
   • ▪ regard (someone or something) as having a specified quality: "I consider him irresponsible" Similar regard asdeemhold to bethinkthink of asreckonbelievejudgeadjudgerateclass asaccountcountgaugelook on asview assee astake forinterpret assupposefindesteem
   • ▪ believe; think: "all three patients were considered to be in a critical condition"
   • ▪ take (something) into account when making an assessment or judgment: "one service area is not enough when you consider the number of cars using this highway" Similar take into considerationtake into accounttake account ofmake allowances forrespectbear in mindbe mindful ofhave regard toreckon withremembermindmarkheednotenot forgetmake provision fortake to heartpay/have regard tobe guided byOpposite ignore
   • ▪ look attentively at: "he considered the women around the table with wariness" Similar look atcontemplateobserveregardsurveyviewscrutinizescanexamineinspectinformal:check outhave a gander athave a squint atget a load ofhave a butcher's attake a dekko attake a shufti atclockeyeball

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’.

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   CONSIDER meaning: 1. to think carefully about a decision or something you might do: 2. to think about particular…. Learn more.

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   verb (used with object) to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the new car. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the story improbable. to think, believe, or suppose: We consider his reply unsatisfactory.

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   Definition of consider in English: cite. consider. Top 1000 frequently used words. Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪdə/ verb. [with object] 1think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision:each application is considered on its merits. More example sentences. Here, though, the winemaker must consider his market carefully.

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   Feb 3, 2024 · ( intransitive) To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate . Synonyms: see Thesaurus: ponder. ( transitive) To think of doing. Synonyms: think of, bethink. I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow. ( ditransitive) To assign some quality to. Synonyms: deem, regard, think of; see also Thesaurus: deem.

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   Dictionary definition of consider. To contemplate, reflect upon, or give careful thought to a particular idea, concept, situation, or perspective. "We should consider different perspectives to gain a broader understanding of the issue." Detailed meaning of consider.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › considerconsider | definition in the Cambridge Essential English ...

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   Definition of consider in Essential British English Dictionary. consider. verb. uk. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / kənˈsɪdər/ B1. to think carefully about something: We’re considering buying a new car. consider someone/something (to be) something. to have a particular opinion about someone or something:

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   Definition of consider. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.