consider
verb (used with object)
to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on.
has considered
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present perfectof consider (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Bass said she still talks with Republican former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield, whom she has considered a friend for 20 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
"HM Treasury has considered these concerns carefully and has taken immediate steps to mitigate the identified risks," according to the department's response.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The company has considered the risk as its engineers design a next-generation airplane, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He has considered buying a home as an investment property one day, but “I don’t see it right now,” the 21-year-old told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Chief Justice Marshall, in his writings upon the constitution, has considered this point.
From Monopolies and the People by D. C. Cloud
