consider

[ kuhn-sid-er ]

/ kənˈsɪd ər /

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verb (used with object)

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

1350–1400; Middle English consideren (< Anglo-French) < 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. See study.

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OTHER WORDS FROM consider

con·sid·er·er, noun pre·con·sid·er, verb (used with object)

Words nearby consider

conservator, conservatorium, conservatory, conserve, consett, consider, considerable, considerably, considerance, considerate, consideration

Example sentences from the Web for consider

But consider how citizens here in the States are now being arrested for posting threatening messages aimed at police on Facebook.

Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead |Luke O’Neil |January 8, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
That is a distinction with a sociological difference—for many, an uncomfortable one to consider.

No Gods, No Cops, No Masters |James Poulos |January 1, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Consider, too, that in this digital age, making something public is not only easier but has greater reach.

Public Marriage Proposals Must Die |Tauriq Moosa |December 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
These young adults have voluntarily checked out of a political system they consider corrupt and dysfunctional.

When Will We See a #Millennial Congress? |Linda Killian |December 26, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The name that most Republicans seem both to expect and dread to consider running is Vito Fossella.

The Felon Who Wouldn’t Leave Congress |Ben Jacobs, David Freedlander |December 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
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 opinion I consider him a fool

to have regard for; respect consider your mother's feelings

to look at; regard he considered her face

(may take a clause as object) to bear in mind as possible or acceptable when buying a car consider this make

to describe or discuss in 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

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