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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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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › considerConsider - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of consider. verb. think about carefully; weigh. “They considered the possibility of a strike” synonyms: debate, deliberate, moot, prepend, turn over. study. give careful consideration to. see more. verb. give careful consideration to. “ consider the possibility of moving” synonyms: study. debate, deliberate, moot, prepend, turn over.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSIDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to think carefully about a decision or something you might do: Have you considered surgery? [ + doing sth ] We're considering buying a new car. Fewer examples. That's an option you might like to consider. Have you considered the possibility of flying? Management is considering your proposals. I considered telling her the truth.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSIDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on. He considered the cost before buying the new car. 2. to regard as or deem to be. I consider the story improbable. 3. to think, believe, or suppose. We consider his reply unsatisfactory.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishconsider verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   your opinion that is the result of careful thought. See consider in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: consider. Definition of consider verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconsider verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [intransitive, transitive] to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision. I'd like some time to consider. consider something She is considering her options. Let us consider the facts. We are considering various possibilities. He was seriously considering an appeal. a carefully considered response.

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   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.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › considerconsider | meaning of consider in Longman Dictionary of...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English con‧sid‧er /kənˈsɪdə $ -ər/ S1 W1 verb 1 think about [ intransitive, transitive] to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decision consider doing something I seriously considered resigning (=almost actually resigned). consider the possibility of (doing) something...