considercon‧sid‧er /kənˈsɪdə $ -ər/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 
I seriously considered resigning (=almost actually resigned).consider the possibility of (doing) something Have you considered the possibility of retraining?consider whether (to do something) We are considering whether to change our advice to tourists.consider where/how/why etc We’re still considering where to move to. We will have to consider your offer carefully.be considering your position formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job)► see thesaurus at thinkGRAMMARConsider is followed by an -ing form, not an infinitive. You consider doing something: · I considered asking for my money back. ✗Don’t say: I considered to ask for my money back.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS2opinion [transitive] to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinionconsider (that) The local authority considered that the school did not meet requirements.consider somebody/something (to be) something A further increase in interest rates is now considered unlikely. Liz Quinn was considered an excellent teacher. They consider themselves to be Europeans.consider it necessary/important etc to do something I did not consider it necessary to report the incident. I consider it a great honour to be invited.consider somebody/something to do something The campaign was considered to have failed.consider yourself lucky/fortunate (=believe you are lucky etc) Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time.consider yourself (to be) something (=think of yourself as a particular type of person) They consider themselves to be middle class.3people’s feelings [transitive] to think about someone or their feelings, and try to avoid upsetting them: You’ve got to learn to consider other people! Have you considered my feelings?4important fact [intransitive, transitive] to think about an important fact relating to something when making a judgment: It’s not surprising when you consider that he only arrived six months ago. All things considered, I’m sure we made the right decision.5discuss [transitive] to discuss something such as a report or problem, so that you can make a decision about it: The committee has been considering the report.6look at [transitive] formal to look at someone or something carefully: Ben considered the statue with an expert eye.7consider it done spoken used to say yes very willingly when someone asks you to do something for them: ‘Could you drive me to the airport tomorrow?’ ‘Consider it done.’GRAMMAR: Using the progressive• In meaning 1, consider is often used in the progressive. You say: · I am considering investing some money (=I am thinking about it and may do it).• In meaning 2, consider is not used in the progressive. You say: · I consider it a good investment (=I believe that it is). ✗Don’t say: I am considering it a good investment.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSconsider verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them: · We do not consider this film suitable for young children.· She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.see verb [transitive not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: · Having a child makes you see things differently.· America was seen as the land of opportunity.· The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West.regard/view verb [transitive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than see: · She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer.· Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion.perceive verb [transitive often passive] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: · Historically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now.· The group were perceived to have little real talent.· Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves?think of somebody/something as (also look on somebody/something as) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing: · He looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home.· Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child.· I think of her more as a sister.
WORD ORIGINconsider
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French considerer, from Latin considerare ‘to look at the stars, look at closely, examine’, from com- ( ➔ COM-) + sidus ‘star’VERB TABLE
consider
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | consider |
| he, she, it | considers | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | considered |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have considered |
| he, she, it | has considered | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had considered |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will consider |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have considered |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am considering |
| he, she, it | is considering | |
| you, we, they | are considering | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was considering |
| you, we, they | were considering | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been considering |
| he, she, it | has been considering | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been considering |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be considering |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been considering |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Before buying a car you should consider the cost of insuring it.
- Before you resign, you should consider the effect it will have on your family.
- Bill paused to consider his options.
- For any skin problem, it's worth considering a change of diet.
- Have you considered getting new car?
- Have you considered working as a journalist?
- I considered driving out to Atlantic City to meet her.
- I would consider it an honour to serve on the Executive Committee.
- Meanwhile, the Legislature is considering the committee's recommendations.
- She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.
- The boss says she's still considering my request for a raise.
- The mayor needs to consider local residents when she decides where to put the new stadium.
- We began to consider the possibility of moving to Japan permanently.
- We do not consider this film suitable for young children.
- A fundamental breach is one which the courts would consider more serious than an ordinary breach.
- But when you consider this in the context of its well-weighted precision and speed, it gives little cause for complaint.
- Differences emerge in three ways: argument; competition; and conflict - which alone is considered wholly harmful.
- He also said he would consider unsealing some documents after the jury is chosen.
- Lying in the water, she considered the evidence against Sykes again.
- Planning Permission Application for permission to develop a timeshare facility would be considered on the same basis as any other resort development.
- That would not be good, for more reasons than he cared to consider.
- While the list of proposed transportation projects is being refined, possible methods to close the funding gap are being considered.
THESAURUS
verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them: · We do not consider this film suitable for young children.· She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.
verb [transitive not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: · Having a child makes you see things differently.· America was seen as the land of opportunity.· The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West.
verb [transitive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than see: · She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer.· Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion.
verb [transitive often passive] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: · Historically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now.· The group were perceived to have little real talent.· Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves?
(also look on somebody/something as) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing: · He looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home.· Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child.· I think of her more as a sister.
Longman Language Activatorto have a particular opinion: think (that) · We didn't think that the concert was very good.· She thinks I'm crazy to leave my job.· I thought we had a good meeting yesterday.what do you think of somebody/something (=what is your opinion about them?) · What did you think of the new car? Did you drive it?
to have an opinion that you are sure is right, especially about something important such as life, religion, or politics: believe (that): · The party believes strongly that health care should be provided for everyone.· We believe human rights are more important than economic considerations.
to have a strong opinion, but one which is based on your feelings rather than on facts: feel (that): · Liz's parents feel she isn't old enough to leave home.· I feel that we're just beginning to make progress, and that it would be wrong to stop now.
especially American, informal to develop a particular opinion about a situation after considering it carefully: · What do you figure his chances of winning are?figure (that): · The operation went fine, and they figure he'll be home next week.· I'm telling you because I figure you're the only one who can keep a secret.
especially British, informal to have a particular opinion about something or someone: · What do you reckon - would this make a good present for Donald's birthday?reckon (that): · They reckon the French team's better than ours.be reckoned to be something: · This hotel is reckoned to be one of the best in the country.
formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them: consider somebody/something something: · We do not consider this film suitable for young children.· I would consider it an honour to serve on the Executive Committee.consider somebody/something to be something: · She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.
to think that someone or something is a particular kind of person or thing: regard somebody/something as something: · She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer.· America was seen as the land of opportunity.· Several members of the government have said they regard the Minister's statement as ridiculous.
to think that someone or something is a particular kind of person or thing, especially when your opinion is wrong, unusual, or unfair: · Most people think of Leonardo da Vinci as a great artist, but he was also a great scientist.· Learning a language should be thought of as a natural process.· Even doctors may look on these patients as drug addicts and treat them as social outcasts.
to decide to have a particular opinion about a situation or about life in general, especially when other people have different opinions - use this in formal or written contexts: · Nineteenth century scientists took the view that the Universe was meaningless.· Aristotle was of the opinion that there would always be rich and poor within society.· The committee is of the opinion that the contract is not legally binding.
to be thought of as being important or very good by a large number of people: · Von Braun was then acknowledged as the world's foremost expert on rocket engineering.· Lawrence's novel was rejected at first, but it later came to be recognized as a work of genius.
to think about something before making a decision · Give me time to think.· It's a difficult question. Think carefully before you answer.think about · I've been thinking about how to tell Marcia the bad news.· "What are you going to do with your day off?" "I don't know - I haven't really thought about it yet."think hard (=think carefully) · You have to think hard and ask yourself, "Do I want to give up everything to do this?"stop to think · You never even stopped to think how this might be affecting your family!
to think about something carefully before deciding what to do: · Before buying a car you should consider the cost of insuring it.consider doing something: · Have you considered working as a journalist?
to think carefully about an idea, suggestion, or offer before deciding what to do: think something over: · After thinking it over, I've decided to accept the offer.think over something: · Think over what I told you, and give me your answer when you're ready.
to think carefully and thoroughly about all the possible results and effects of something you are doing or plan to do: think through something: · The government is being criticized for not thinking through the consequences of further tax cuts.· It seems to me the whole plan was very badly thought through.think something through: · Before you commit yourself to this contract you should take a couple of hours to think it through.
also have a think British to spend some time thinking carefully about a question or problem in order to decide what to do: · My agent really wanted me to do the movie, but after giving it some thought I decided not to.· I'm still not sure what's the best route to take. I'll have a think about it tonight.
to delay making a decision about a difficult problem until the next day in order to have more time to think about it: · There's no obligation to do anything at all. Sleep on it, and tell me what you think in the morning.
to spend a long time thinking carefully about a plan or idea: mull over something: · If you are mulling over the idea of starting a new business, remember that there are many things that can affect your decision.mull something over: · After almost two decades of mulling it over in his mind, Sayles finally made his Texas movie.
if a plan, request, suggestion etc is under consideration , it is being considered and discussed so that an official decision can be made: · A new pension plan for employees is now under consideration.· One of the amendments under consideration proposes that all European countries reduce pollution levels by 30%.
to think about something you might do in the future · Have you ever thought about a cruise to the Bahamas?think about/of doing something · I'm thinking of specializing in Russian and Chinese.· We thought about going away for a week or two, but neither of us have time.
to think seriously about something important you intend to do in the future - use this especially in written and formal contexts: · Isn't 17 a little young to be contemplating marriage?contemplate doing something: · Many years ago he had contemplated writing a book about his childhood.· The government was contemplating fining anyone who was found within the island's danger zone.
to think about something that you might possibly do in the future, but without definitely deciding whether you will do it or not: · We began to consider the possibility of moving to Japan permanently.· For any skin problem, it's worth considering a change of diet.consider doing something: · I considered driving out to Atlantic City to meet her.· Have you considered getting a new car?
to think about doing something in the future, but not very seriously because you probably will not do it: · Lately I've been toying with the idea of a trip to South America.toy with the idea of doing something: · He began toying with the idea of writing a book about his years in the FBI. · As late as the age of forty, I toyed with the idea of going back to college.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Have you considered the possibility of retraining? We will have to consider your offer carefully. I did not consider it necessary to report the incident. I consider it a great honour to be invited. It’s not surprising when you consider that he only arrived six months ago. All things considered, I’m sure we made the right decision.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES It’s time we stopped to think about our next move.
Have you considered the possibility of retraining? We will have to consider your offer carefully. formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job)
I did not consider it necessary to report the incident. I consider it a great honour to be invited. (=believe you are lucky etc) Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time.
Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time. It’s not surprising when you consider that he only arrived six months ago. All things considered, I’m sure we made the right decision.· The US Supreme Court could refuse to consider the appeal.
(=think carefully about it before making a decision)· All applications will be considered on their own merits.
· Managers were asked to look at every aspect of their work.
(=think what might happen as a result of something)· She jumped into the river without considering the consequences.
· The city was regarded as crucial to the area’s defence.
· He asked his lawyer to examine the contract in detail.
(=be thought of as embarrassing)· He may be popular abroad, but he's considered an embarrassment at home.
· During the summer, air conditioning is considered essential.
· Having considered all the evidence, the court found him not guilty.
· Have you considered the implications of your choice?
· The poor are considered inferior by some people.
(=believe that you are lucky in a particular situation)· You should count yourself lucky you weren’t seriously hurt.
(=think about something)
(=think about whether or not something is a good idea)· The committee is considering the merits of the proposal.
· Police in Glasgow are considering the possibility that the death may be drug-related.
(=think about whether you should take an opportunity)· We even began to consider the possibility of moving there permanently.
· We shall consider their proposals carefully.
· We must also consider the question of compensation.
· After carefully considering this request, the council rejected it.
(=think about what might happen)· The government has considered various possible scenarios.
It’s time we stopped to think about our next move. (=think about what it should be)· The jury retired to consider their verdict.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· The timing of an approach must be considered carefully.· This latter impression was then reinforced by his manner, which was quiet, polite, and very carefully considered.· Professor Glennerster considered carefully the argument that expensive treatments might be refused by fund holders and found no evidence of that yet.· Deborah carefully considered the types of punishments to use.· Consider carefully which invitations to accept.· Court has carefully considered arguments of counsel on each side of the issue.· In Committee, we shall consider every detail of the Bill and we promise to consider carefully every clause.· They are real and should be carefully considered.
· They consider how to recover damaged platinum ware, an important problem in routine laboratories dealing with aggressive samples.· She has imagined what that would do to Karen and has considered how the other players would take it.· He found himself considering how different were these two sisters, Agnes vehement, voluble, exclamatory.· I went back to the waiting room and considered how appropriate the name was.· This chapter does not consider how this problem can best be resolved for the future.· When we do read aloud, we may want to consider how this shared reading can truly convey our love of reading.· Christmas is a good time for considering how to change ourselves and our businesses in 1999.· It will consider how the people's will is translated into political action.
· Rugby officials say the offer has to be seriously considered and the two parties are currently holding talks.· She had graduated from a Lutheran Bible college back home, and at one time she had seriously considered becoming a nun.· Every computer user should seriously consider protecting their system with an uninterrupted power supply.· We left the shop and headed the few blocks toward Chinatown, considering various restaurants but evidently not considering seriously enough.· Both Hayman's suggestions were too loose and half-baked for a man of his devious cunning to consider seriously for a moment.· East Lampeter police never seriously considered other suspects.· If the patient develops early overt congestive heart failure it is contraindicated, but do seriously consider it later.· It is a matter to be seriously considered.
NOUN· Mr. Waldegrave On the latter point, the statutory inquiry must consider this case.· The Texas Supreme Court will consider a case next month that could seal another entire realm of information: district attorney files.· We may consider the case of positive as shown in Fig. 19.3.· Once again consider the case of Xerox.· In alcoholic liver disease, transplant assessment was considered appropriate in the case of sustained abstinence following medical advice.· Expulsion from Congress is reserved for the most serious misconduct and is considered unlikely in this case.
· This chapter has considered the two most natural methods of recognition used by humans - speech and writing.· This chapter considers these four types of influences on political beliefs and actions.· In the next chapter we consider the subject and problems of commitment.· In Chapter 9, we consider how individuals and organizations can capitalize on the new manager experience.· This section of the chapter considers them in turn.· Later in Chapter 31 we will consider how functional shares have changed historically.· The three middle chapters each consider individual crimes: cattle stealing, homicide and riot.
· The Catering Committee will be considering whether what used to be St. Stephen's tavern could help by providing facilities for visitors.· The Committee will consider the matter further.· This should be distinguished from the Appeal Committee which considers applications for leave to appeal.· The right step is for the Select Committee on Catering to consider the proposals, as it will do shortly.· It will meet again on 3 March to make recommendations which the recreation committee will consider on 15 March.· The Committee will consider whether other professions should be added to this list as and when requested to do so.· In response to these demands for change, an interdepartmental committee was set up to consider the criticisms and evaluate the suggestions for alternative procedures.
· The court will also consider whether the information is of a type which it is willing to protect at all.· The courts will consider other factors, too, in deciding whether a payment from your corporation is a loan.· On March 26 the prosecutors appealed to the Supreme Court because of what they considered the excessively lenient judgments.· The court is scheduled to consider the issue July 25.· The court must first consider whether, on normal grounds, an awards for costs should be so made.· The court would have to consider whether a duty was owed.
· The courts will consider other factors, too, in deciding whether a payment from your corporation is a loan.· Thus, one could consider such factors as hours, sick pay, pension schemes and holiday entitlements.· Social scientists who study domestic violence and daily witness such evil do not seriously consider evil as a factor in family violence.· Appleton considers the major factor to be the ability to see without being seen.· There is also a problem in delineating this sector since self-employment is considered such a crucial factor.· The court will have to consider a number of factors.· The courts have instead tended to consider a number of factors which point to the existence of an obligation of confidentiality.
· I will briefly outline the nature of this reaction, and then consider its implications for classical criminology.· Have you considered the implications of the review procedure by which the proposal will be evaluated?· We will consider the implications of the failure of this assumption later in the section.· For the moment, let us consider some of the implications.· It seems that on receipt of the documents, potential competitors were able to consider the implications and appreciate the pit-falls.· Any organization looking to send a message by way of systematic high turnover should consider the grave implications of this cold-blooded approach.· Then we consider again the equity implications of taxation.· The Policyholders' Protection Board is considering the implications.
· The trial was immediately adjourned to consider legal issues raised by the defence.· It is appropriate here, however, to consider briefly the treatment issue of moderation goals.· Those being the relevant facts, I turn to consider the important issues of law which arise on this appeal.· Or consider the issue of vacuous names, names that do not name anything.· These are, of course, three of the most commonly considered issues in the literature on management style.· As and when the need arises, sub-committees will be established to consider specific environmental issues.· County commissioners will consider the issue at their meeting Tuesday.
· The Cabinet did not collectively consider the matter until 22 October, only three days before Baldwin's speech at Plymouth.· Some have said they do not consider the matter open to negotiation.· There may also be a safety committee set up to consider such matters.· But before we venture down the road to actual accusation, we must consider the matter very carefully.· The Committee draws attention to any draft which it considers to raise a matter of political or legal importance.· After age thirty-five, contraceptive responsibility was considered a matter of mutual responsibility.· The more she considered the matter, the more she believed that Rose Cottage was as much a victim as she.· The jury considered the matter for many days and have reached their verdict.
· If this does not occur, then revert to the normal diet and consider other options.· After considering his options, Henderson left Tandem in March for another job.· The unforeseen Sometimes there just is not time to consider all available options.· The council was considering several options outlined by City Attorney Glenn Sabine.· Now, let us consider the options open to a regulatory agency.· Leicester Building Society has said it is considering options but has made no decision.· A two-pronged helicopter attack with synchronised landings at both camps was considered the best option.· Emily considered lots of options for being in a more intellectual environment.
· It would seem logical that reassignment need only be considered in respect of positions for which the disabled employee is qualified.· To be considered for education administrator positions, workers must first prove themselves in their current jobs.· Since that was now clearly out of the question Peter decided to get himself away and consider his position.· Equitable assignments I turn next to consider the position where part only of a deposit has been assigned.· Tattersalls will consider its position as soon as the Chancellor's decision is definite.· Maybe have a walk down the fence line to consider our position and prepare ourselves for awkward questions.· These claims are now examined by considering the position of each sector in turn.
· This becomes clear when we consider the various extreme possibilities.· She does not seem to consider the possibility that they were not intended for burial at all.· Jessamy gave a small shiver and decided she didn't even want to consider that possibility.· I considered all the possibilities and was rich with their plenty.· The paper also considers the possibility that the self-employed should prepare tax accounts for the tax year.· He has never even considered the possibility.· However, is it not time to consider the possibility of legalising soft drugs, especially cannabis?· We even began to consider the possibility of moving there permanently.
· We have just considered the question from the point of view of mechanism: how does it work?· After the groups have had time to consider these questions, ask them to share their thoughts with the whole class.· Such an arrangement would probably be considered out of the question today, and rightly so.· A concise way of illustrating it is to consider two questions.· On July 1, 1849, President Herrera called a special session of Congress to consider the questions of public finance.· It is important, however, to consider this question carefully.
VERB· Now let us consider what Wittgenstein says.· Foreign has simple tastes: only good 3 is demanded. Let us first consider autarky equilibrium.· So let us consider his examples with some care.· Now let us consider the predictive power of factor rewards.· Nevertheless there are important factors that give a strong impetus to a reductivist reasoning. Let us consider the ontological version first.· Why would they do this? Let us consider the second part of the problem first.· To see how this argument applies, let us consider an example of a comprehension experiment in some detail.· But now, let us consider further.
· Other unidentified factors need to be considered.· For the dumping of such radioactive matter four criteria need to be considered: 1.· We need to consider more carefully what they might have as their objectives.· In practical terms, one does not need to consider winds of less than Force 5.· You need to consider what consequences, what additional motivating events or rewards you can use to keep you going.· We need only consider the scene.· If Q x: we need to consider each case of R separately.· Another factor that needs to be considered when policy is formulated is that lethal malformation will not always be diagnosed before delivery.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► judge/consider etc something on its (own) merits
- All things considered, it's the wrong time for us to start our own business.
- It wasn't the best game I've ever seen. But, all things considered, it wasn't too bad either.
- Andre is a good choice, all things considered.
- Might be the sensible thing to do, all things considered.
- Not bad, all things considered.
- Roots is the title, and not a bad one, all things considered.
- So, all things considered, I think I have done all right, handled my problem as well as it could have been handled.
- Went down well, all things considered.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveconsiderable ≠ inconsiderableconsiderate ≠ inconsiderateconsiderednounconsiderationreconsiderationverbconsiderreconsideradverbconsiderablyconsiderately ≠ inconsiderately
1think about [intransitive, transitive] to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decisionconsider doing something I seriously considered resigning (=almost actually resigned).consider the possibility of (doing) something Have you considered the possibility of retraining?consider whether (to do something) We are considering whether to change our advice to tourists.consider where/how/why etc We’re still considering where to move to. We will have to consider your offer carefully.be considering your position formal (=be deciding whether or not to leave your job)► see thesaurus at thinkGRAMMARConsider is followed by an -ing form, not an infinitive. You consider doing something: · I considered asking for my money back. ✗Don’t say: I considered to ask for my money back.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS2opinion [transitive] to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinionconsider (that) The local authority considered that the school did not meet requirements.consider somebody/something (to be) something A further increase in interest rates is now considered unlikely. Liz Quinn was considered an excellent teacher. They consider themselves to be Europeans.consider it necessary/important etc to do something I did not consider it necessary to report the incident. I consider it a great honour to be invited.consider somebody/something to do something The campaign was considered to have failed.consider yourself lucky/fortunate (=believe you are lucky etc) Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time.consider yourself (to be) something (=think of yourself as a particular type of person) They consider themselves to be middle class.3people’s feelings [transitive] to think about someone or their feelings, and try to avoid upsetting them: You’ve got to learn to consider other people! Have you considered my feelings?4important fact [intransitive, transitive] to think about an important fact relating to something when making a judgment: It’s not surprising when you consider that he only arrived six months ago. All things considered, I’m sure we made the right decision.5discuss [transitive] to discuss something such as a report or problem, so that you can make a decision about it: The committee has been considering the report.6look at [transitive] formal to look at someone or something carefully: Ben considered the statue with an expert eye.7consider it done spoken used to say yes very willingly when someone asks you to do something for them: ‘Could you drive me to the airport tomorrow?’ ‘Consider it done.’GRAMMAR: Using the progressive• In meaning 1, consider is often used in the progressive. You say: · I am considering investing some money (=I am thinking about it and may do it).• In meaning 2, consider is not used in the progressive. You say: · I consider it a good investment (=I believe that it is). ✗Don’t say: I am considering it a good investment.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSconsider verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them: · We do not consider this film suitable for young children.· She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.see verb [transitive not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: · Having a child makes you see things differently.· America was seen as the land of opportunity.· The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West.regard/view verb [transitive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than see: · She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer.· Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion.perceive verb [transitive often passive] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: · Historically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now.· The group were perceived to have little real talent.· Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves?think of somebody/something as (also look on somebody/something as) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing: · He looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home.· Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child.· I think of her more as a sister.