consideratecon‧sid‧er‧ate /kənˈsɪdərət/ ●○○ adjective 
Examples
He was always kind and considerate.it is considerate of somebody (to do something) It was very considerate of you to let us know you were going to be late.considerate towards As a motorist, I try to be considerate towards cyclists.► see thesaurus at kind—considerately adverb
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Natalie is considerate and responsible - a perfect daughter.
- Are you kind, considerate, easy-going, or out-going?
- Children must learn just a few basic rules-being safe, being considerate to others, and being responsible to themselves.
- Read in studio An Oxford don says a return to Victorian manners would lead to a better, more considerate society.
- She had married Fred Bradley without being in love with the kind and considerate man who was employing her.
- Table 111. 9 reports the frequency of expectations of considerate treatment at the hands of governmental officials and the police.
- Tahseen Basheer exemplifies the genteel and considerate Cairo of the past.
- They also gave out their own cigarettes and were exceptionally considerate.
- They may genuinely want to be considerate and fair but lack of experience, technique or pressures can interfere.
THESAURUS► kind
Collocations someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: · They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked.· a kind old lady· a kind thing to say
► nice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: · Everyone has been so nice to me.· It’s nice of you to invite me here.· He seems such a nice man.
► generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: · ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’· a generous gift
► considerate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: · Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down.· a considerate driver· He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.
► thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: · It was thoughtful of you to send him a card.· Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.
► caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: · She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband.· The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.
► sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: · My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work.· She gave him a sympathetic smile.
► good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: · It was good of you to come and see me.· She’s always been very good to us.
► sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: · I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door.· It’s sweet of you to ask.· a sweet thing to say
► kind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: · He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing.· The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.
► benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: · a benevolent ruler· They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind.· He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.
Longman Language Activatorkind► kind someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: · Everyone loved Mary. She was the kindest, most generous person in the world.kind to: · He's a good brother. He's always been kind to me.it is kind of somebody (to do something): · "Karen gave me a lift to the station." "That was kind of her."
► kindness kind behaviour: · What this child needs is a little love and kindness.· She was touched by this simple act of kindness.kindness to: · I shall never forget her kindness to me.
► nice especially spoken someone who is nice is kind and friendly, and often helpful: · I've got a nice boss, and the pay's good.· "She offered to pay for everything." "That was a nice gesture."nice to: · Why can't they just be nice to each other?it is nice of somebody (to do something): · It was nice of them to invite us.
► considerate/thoughtful someone who is considerate or thoughtful thinks about other people's feelings and tries to do things that will make them happy or comfortable: · Louis was always considerate towards other people.it is considerate/thoughtful of somebody (to do something): · It was considerate of them to warn us that they might be late.· "I didn't phone this afternoon. I thought you might be resting." "That was very thoughtful of you."
► good if you are good to someone, especially someone who is old, young, sick etc, you are kind to them and give them what they need: good to: · My stepfather's always been very good to me and treated me like one of his own children.it is good of somebody (to do something): · It's good of you to see me at such short notice.
► gentle someone who is gentle is nice and kind, and is never angry or violent: · My father was a professional boxer, but at home with the family he was always quiet and gentle.· a sweet, gentle girl who wouldn't hurt a fly
► somebody's heart is in the right place if you say that someone's heart is in the right place, you mean that they do not always do the right thing, but they are basically a good, kind person: · He can be rude and bad-tempered sometimes, but his heart's in the right place.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more
Word family· Read in studio An Oxford don says a return to Victorian manners would lead to a better, more considerate society.· Why would peasants be more considerate of their womenfolk?· Swindon is suffering a plague of illegal encampments, although some gypsies are more considerate than others.
► very· When it comes to sexiness he's superb, very considerate.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveconsiderable ≠ inconsiderableconsiderate ≠ inconsiderateconsiderednounconsiderationreconsiderationverbconsiderreconsideradverbconsiderablyconsiderately ≠ inconsiderately
always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them OPP inconsiderate: He was always kind and considerate.it is considerate of somebody (to do something) It was very considerate of you to let us know you were going to be late.considerate towards As a motorist, I try to be considerate towards cyclists.► see thesaurus at kind—considerately adverb