Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense considers, present participle considering, past tense, past participle considered
1. verb
If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are.
We don't consider our customers to be mere consumers; we consider them to be ourfriends. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
I had always considered myself a strong, competent woman. [V n n/adj]
I consider activities such as jogging and weightlifting as unnatural. [VERB noun + as]
Barbara considers that pet shops which sell customers these birds are very unfair. [VERB that]
Synonyms: think, see, believe, rate More Synonyms of consider
2. verb
If you consider something, you think about it carefully.
The jury was asked to consider the credibility of his evidence. [VERB noun]
You do have to consider the feelings of those around you. [VERB noun]
Consider how much you can afford to pay for a course, and what is your upper limit. [VERB wh]
Synonyms: bear in mind, remember, regard, respect More Synonyms of consider
3. verb
If you are considering doing something, you intend to do it, but have not yet made a final decision whether to do it.
I had seriously considered telling the story from the point of view of the wives. [VERB verb-ing]
Watersports enthusiasts should consider hiring a wetsuit as well as a lifejacket. [V -ing]
They are considering the launch of their own political party. [VERB noun]
4.
See all things considered
5. See also considered, considering
More Synonyms of consider
consider in British English
(kənˈsɪdə)
verb(mainly tr)
1. (also intr)
to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate
2. (may take a clause as object)
to judge, deem, or have as an opinion
I consider him a fool
3.
to have regard for; respect
consider your mother's feelings
4.
to look at; regard
he considered her face
5. (may take a clause as object)
to bear in mind as possible or acceptable
when buying a car consider this make
6.
to describe or discuss
in this programme we consider the traffic problem
7. (may take a clause as object)
to keep in mind and make allowances (for)
consider their problems before you judge them
Derived forms
considerer (conˈsiderer)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Latin consīderāre to inspect closely, literally: to observe the stars, from sīdus star
consider in American English
(kənˈsɪdər)
verb transitive
1. Archaic
to look at carefully; examine
2.
to think about in order to understand or decide; ponder
to consider a problem
3.
to keep in mind; take into account
her health is good if you consider her age
4.
to be thoughtful of (others, their feelings, etc.); show consideration for
5.
to regard as; think to be
I consider him an expert
6.
to believe or conclude after thought
we consider that the defendant is not guilty
verb intransitive
7.
to think carefully or seriously; reflect
SYNONYMY NOTE: consider basically denotes a directing of the mind to something in order to understand itor to make a decision about it; , study implies more intense concentration of the mind and methodical attention to details;, contemplate implies a deep, continued mental viewing of a thing, sometimes suggesting the useof intuitive powers in envisioning something or dwelling upon it; , weigh1 suggests a balancing of contradictory information, conflicting opinions, or possibleeventualities in reaching a decision; , reflect, suggesting a turning of one's thoughts back to something, implies quiet, earnestconsideration
Word origin
ME consideren < OFr considerer < L considerare, to look at closely, observe < com-, with + sidus, a star: see sidereal
Examples of 'consider' in a sentence
consider
We will carefully consider feedback and any affordable proposals that members or their representatives make.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We are considering carefully how we approach future issues.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Such issues of consent are the cornerstone of the law and needed to be carefully considered.
The Sun (2016)
The officer said that she would advise other women to think carefully before considering a career within the union.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
At one time, it was considered bad taste to project too much.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Previously, the oneday game was always considered second in terms of importance.
The Sun (2016)
I don't think either is considering playing that way.
The Sun (2016)
That's not so bad, considering.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He said:'If this scheme is low cost and effective it makes sense to consider it on a wider scale.
The Sun (2016)
He will always consider himself the winner.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is considered " bad form" to "sing our own praises".
Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994)
Villas-Boas might like to consider that recommendation carefully.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Windows that are painted shut are not considered an acceptable alternative.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is an idea that has been discussed and considered in the past.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Burnell considered this not bad at all.
Aldiss, Brian Somewhere East of Life (1994)
This is a complex issue and one that needs to be carefully considered.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The ruling is likely to influence what is considered acceptable in future election literature.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
All of these areas were considered and discussed.
Admiral Sandy Woodward, With Patrick Robinson ONE HUNDRED DAYS (2003)
Once that has happened we will carefully consider all our options.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
How is the situation to improve if this is apparently considered acceptable?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We consider all of this conduct unacceptable and urge you to remind your members about what should be considered acceptable behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And we can always consider adoption.
The Sun (2013)
Using scheduled flights is not always possible, but is always considered.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Smart Mercury helps you consider and discuss money in the confident way that gets results.
The Sun (2014)
Not bad considering their average age is still only 22..
The Sun (2008)
That should be the message and this change will tell motorists that speed limits are carefully considered and therefore are to be obeyed.
The Sun (2014)
I suggested we simply consider ways to make our church more welcoming in general to the diverse population of our city.
Christianity Today (2000)
He added: 'I think she should consider her position.
The Sun (2014)
In other languages
consider
British English: consider /kənˈsɪdə/ VERB
If you consider a person or thing to be something, this is your opinion of them.
I consider him a coward.
American English: consider
Arabic: يَعْتَبِرُ
Brazilian Portuguese: considerar
Chinese: 考虑
Croatian: smatrati
Czech: považovat
Danish: overveje
Dutch: beschouwen
European Spanish: considerar sopesar
Finnish: harkita
French: considérer
German: betrachten als
Greek: λαμβάνω υπόψη
Italian: considerare
Japanese: みなす
Korean: ...을 숙고하다
Norwegian: vurdere
Polish: rozważyć
European Portuguese: considerar
Romanian: a considera
Russian: считать
Latin American Spanish: considerar tener en cuenta
Swedish: överväga
Thai: พิจารณา
Turkish: düşünmek hesaba katmak
Ukrainian: вважати
Vietnamese: xem xét
All related terms of 'consider'
consider action
Action is doing something for a particular purpose.
consider a career
A career is the job or profession that someone does for a long period of their life.
consider an issue
An issue is an important subject that people are arguing about or discussing .
consider the case
A particular case is a particular situation or incident , especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
consider the question
A question is a problem , matter, or point which needs to be considered.
consider your options
An option is something that you can choose to do in preference to one or more alternatives .
consider a possibility
If you say there is a possibility that something is the case or that something will happen , you mean that it might be the case or it might happen.
Chinese translation of 'consider'
consider
(kənˈsɪdəʳ)
vt
(= think about) 考虑(慮) (kǎolǜ)
⇒ They are having a meeting to consider the report.他们在开会考虑这份报告。 (Tāmen zài kāihuì kǎolǜ zhè fèn bàogào.)
(= take into account) 考虑(慮)到 (kǎolǜ dào)
⇒ You have to consider the feelings of others.你需要考虑到其他人的感觉。 (Nǐ xūyào kǎolǜ dào qítā rén de gǎnjué.)
(= believe)
to consider sb (to be) an idiot/a coward etc认(認)为(為)某人是傻子/胆(膽)小鬼等 (rènwéi mǒurén shì shǎzi/dǎnxiǎoguǐ děng)
to consider doing sth考虑(慮)做某事 (kǎolǜ zuò mǒushì)
all things considered考虑(慮)到各个(個)方面 (kǎolǜ dào gè gè fāngmiàn)