consider
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.
to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.
to view carefully or thoughtfully.
Origin of consider
1synonym study For consider
Other words for consider
Other words from consider
- con·sid·er·er, noun
- pre·con·sid·er, verb (used with object)
Words Nearby consider
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How to use consider in a sentence
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 | THE DAILY BEASTThat is a distinction with a sociological difference—for many, an uncomfortable one to consider.
We knew that many academics today would consider our mission naïve.
American Democracy Under Threat for 250 Years | Jedediah Purdy | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTconsider, too, that in this digital age, making something public is not only easier but has greater reach.
These young adults have voluntarily checked out of a political system they consider corrupt and dysfunctional.
Women generally consider consequences in love, seldom in resentment.
Pearls of Thought | Maturin M. BallouEntrez donc, 'tis the work of one of your compatriots; and here, though a heretic, you may consider yourself on English ground.
Election of representatives from New York to consider the federal constitution held.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellIt is a very common error to consider these deposits as evidence of excessive excretion.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddBut consider what it will be when the system is adopted on a more comprehensive scale.
British Dictionary definitions for consider
/ (kənˈsɪdə) /
(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
Origin of consider
1Derived forms of consider
- considerer, noun
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