to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the new car.
2.
to regard as or deem to be: I consider the story improbable.
3.
to think, believe, or suppose: We consider his reply unsatisfactory.
4.
to bear in mind; make allowance for: The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior.
5.
to pay attention to; regard: He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.
6.
to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.; esteem.
7.
to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.): to consider a job in Guatemala.
8.
Obsolete. to view attentively; scrutinize.
9.
Obsolete. to recompense or remunerate.
–verb (used without object)
10.
to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.
11.
to view carefully or thoughtfully.
Origin: 1350–1400; ME consideren (< AF) < L consīderāre to examine, equiv. to con-con-+ sīder- (s. of sīdus) star-group, sky (see sidereal) + -āre inf. suffix
Related forms:
con⋅sid⋅er⋅er, noun
Synonyms: 1.ponder, deliberate, weigh. See study1.
con·sid·er (kən-sĭd'ər) v.
con·sid·ered, con·sid·er·ing, con·sid·ers
v.
tr.
To think carefully about.
To think or deem to be; regard as. See Usage Note at as1.
To form an opinion about; judge: considers waste to be criminal.
To take into account; bear in mind: Her success is not surprising if you consider her excellent training.
To show consideration for: failed to consider the feelings of others.
To esteem; regard.
To look at thoughtfully.
v.
intr. To think carefully; reflect: Give me time to consider.
[Middle English consideren, from Old French, from Latin cōnsīderāre : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + sīdus, sīder-, star.] con·sid'er·er n.
Synonyms: These verbs refer to holding opinions or views that are based on evaluation. Consider suggests objective reflection and reasoning: He considers success to be of little importance. Deem is more subjective, emphasizing judgment rather than contemplation: The faculty deemed the essay to be acceptable. Regard often implies a personal attitude: I regard your apology as genuine. Account and reckon in this sense are literary and imply calculated judgment: "I account no man to be a philosopher who attempts to do more" (John Henry Newman). "I cannot reckon you as an admirer" (Nathaniel Hawthorne).
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