consider
Americanverb (used with object)
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to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on.
He considered the cost before buying the new car.
- Synonyms:
- weigh, deliberate, ponder
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to regard as or deem to be.
I consider the story improbable.
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to think, believe, or suppose.
We consider his reply unsatisfactory.
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to bear in mind; make allowance for.
The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior.
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to pay attention to; regard.
He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.
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to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.; esteem.
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to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.).
to consider a job in Guatemala.
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Obsolete. to view attentively; scrutinize.
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Obsolete. to recompense or remunerate.
verb (used without object)
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to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.
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to view carefully or thoughtfully.
verb
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(also intr) to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate
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(may take a clause as object) to judge, deem, or have as an opinion
I consider him a fool
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to have regard for; respect
consider your mother's feelings
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to look at; regard
he considered her face
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(may take a clause as object) to bear in mind as possible or acceptable
when buying a car consider this make
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to describe or discuss
in this programme we consider the traffic problem
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(may take a clause as object) to keep in mind and make allowances (for)
consider his childhood
Usage
What is a basic definition of consider? Consider means to think carefully about something, to deem one thing as being another, or to believe something. Consider has several other senses as a verb.When you are considering something, you are thinking very hard and very seriously about it, especially when you have to make a decision. The act of considering or something that is considered is called consideration.
- Real-life examples: An investor considers how risky a business is before giving money to it. Hollywood casting agencies consider many different actors and actresses for roles before choosing people. You might consider whether studying for tests will improve your grades (spoiler alert: it will).
- Used in a sentence: I didn’t consider my friend’s peanut allergy when deciding where we should eat lunch.
- Real-life examples: The Beatles are considered both a rock band and a pop group by most people. Black is not considered an appropriate color for a wedding dress. Almost everyone considers not saying “please” and “thank you” to be rude behavior.
- Used in a sentence: I don’t consider a hot dog a sandwich.
- Used in a sentence: My teacher considered my essay to be too short and made me write it again.
Related Words
See study.
Other Word Forms
- considerer noun
- preconsider verb (used with object)
Etymology
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” ( sidereal ) + -āre infinitive suffix
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"I want to tell our farmers, who have been making France's position clear all along: we consider that we are not there yet, and the deal cannot be signed" as it stands, Macron told reporters.
From Barron's
Koh said whatever was stored in these vessels was considered valuable enough to accompany Tutankhamen into the afterlife, and important enough that grave robbers were willing to risk an attempted theft.
From Science Daily
But researchers did not consider AI's potential to cause unemployment in the short-term by displacing human workers.
From BBC
The Canid Specialist Group said the majority live in Brazil and are considered "near threatened" due to a loss of habitat.
From BBC
Then consider giving your loved ones memorable experiences they can cherish for years to come.
From Los Angeles Times
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