considered

[ kuh n-sid-erd ]

/ kənˈsɪd ərd /

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adjective

thought about or decided upon with care: a considered opinion.

regarded with respect or esteem: a highly considered person.

Origin of considered

First recorded in 1595–1605; consider + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM considered

un·con·sid·ered, adjective well-con·sid·ered, adjective

Words nearby considered

considerable, considerably, considerance, considerate, consideration, considered, considering, consigliere, consign, consignee, consignment

Definition for considered (2 of 2)

consider

[ kuhn-sid-er ]

/ kənˈsɪd ər /

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)

Example sentences from the Web for considered

Newsom will likely be out if Harris runs since the two are considered allies, California political insiders said.

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Both are considered marginal figures in the House GOP caucus and have no real base of support for their respective bids.

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The Second Republic was also considered the another golden age for Korean Cinema.

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So much of what is considered “romantic” is actually inappropriate, pressuring, or unnerving.

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Wearing the right foot of a chicken was considered good luck.

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Every land is considered with reference to the fatherland, other known lands, the equator, and the poles.

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He saw her only as the girl and woman who, her life through, had put herself aside and considered others.

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A later order, in May, declared that the ordinances would be considered in force until revoked by himself.

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His childhood and his youth may be considered from his birth till forty years of age.

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Four of these slabs are considered as a load for an ass, and six for a bullock.

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British Dictionary definitions for considered (1 of 2)

considered

/ (kənˈsɪdəd) /

adjective

presented or thought out with care a considered opinion

(qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed highly considered

British Dictionary definitions for considered (2 of 2)

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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