consider
verb (used with object)
to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on.
have considered
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present perfectof consider.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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The Saudis have considered turning the event into a hybrid offering, allowing international figures to attend online, according to a person familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Scientists have considered for decades whether separate fault systems can synchronize their behavior.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
Speaking generally, he said, it is likely that players that might not have considered signing with the Angels might now do so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Given the current circumstances, we have considered whether we should remove this son from our will or otherwise change the way his inheritance would be handled.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Caesar may have considered all of these options, but he did not follow through on them.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
