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.
to bear in mind; make allowance for: The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior.
to pay attention to; regard: He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.
to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.; esteem.
to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.): to consider a job in Guatemala.
Obsolete. to view attentively; scrutinize.
Obsolete. to recompense or remunerate.
verb (used without object)
to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.
to view carefully or thoughtfully.
Origin of consider
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English consideren (from Anglo-French ) from Latin consīderāre “to examine,” equivalent to con-con- + sīder- (stem of sīdus) “star-group, sky” (see sidereal) + -āre infinitive suffix
SYNONYMS FOR consider
1 ponder, deliberate, weigh.
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synonym study for consider
1. See study.
OTHER WORDS FROM consider
con·sid·er·er,nounpre·con·sid·er,verb (used with object)
For example, the models would consider an advertiser’s TV advertising as a whole rather than break it down at the specific network level.
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The ruling also comes as governors and mayors consider whether to renew or reinstate some restrictions this fall and winter, when a potential surge in coronavirus cases may coincide with flu season.
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If you’re not in a high-risk group or household, consider doing your part by signing up to work the polls yourself.
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Before the ACA, insurance companies could consider a person’s health status when determining premiums, sometimes making coverage unaffordable or even unavailable if a person was already sick with a problem that required expensive treatment.
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Build a survival bowIf you find yourself stuck in a survival emergency and you need to acquire food, consider hunting by bow and arrow.
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But consider how citizens here in the States are now being arrested for posting threatening messages aimed at police on Facebook.
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That is a distinction with a sociological difference—for many, an uncomfortable one to consider.
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Consider, too, that in this digital age, making something public is not only easier but has greater reach.
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These young adults have voluntarily checked out of a political system they consider corrupt and dysfunctional.
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The name that most Republicans seem both to expect and dread to consider running is Vito Fossella.
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She was so ill that it was impossible for them to consider in how far she was to blame for what had happened.
War and Peace|Leo Tolstoy
If you mean to insinuate that I am, I consider that you are guilty of impertinence.
Shirley|Charlotte Bront
If I was given the post, Colles was bound to consider what I had said in my earlier letter and give me some directions.
Prester John|John Buchan
Now, if we consider that water raised to 212° is boiling, we shall be as much astonished at their powers of enduring heat as cold.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXV, June, 1852|Various
A sudden realization that the Englishman might consider her exploit ill-bred caused her to sink back out of sight.
Into the Primitive|Robert Ames Bennet
British Dictionary definitions for consider
consider
/ (kənˈsɪdə) /
verb(mainly tr)
(also intr)to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate
(may take a clause as object)to judge, deem, or have as an opinionI consider him a fool
to have regard for; respectconsider your mother's feelings
to look at; regardhe considered her face
(may take a clause as object)to bear in mind as possible or acceptablewhen buying a car consider this make
to describe or discussin this programme we consider the traffic problem
(may take a clause as object)to keep in mind and make allowances (for)consider his childhood
Derived forms of consider
considerer, noun
Word Origin for consider
C14: from Latin consīderāre to inspect closely, literally: to observe the stars, from sīdus star