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   consider

   /kənˈsɪdə/

   verb

   • 1. think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision: "each application is considered on its merits" Similar think aboutcontemplategive thought toreflect onexamineappraisereviewstudymull overponderdeliberate overcogitate aboutchew overmeditate on/overruminate overturn over in one's mindassessevaluatecompareweigh upjudgeconsider the pros and cons ofsum upinformal:size up
   • ▪ think about and be drawn towards (a course of action): "he had considered giving up his job"
   • ▪ believe to be; think: "all three patients were considered to be in a critical condition"
   • ▪ regard (someone or something) as having a specified quality: "I consider him irresponsible" Similar regard asdeemhold to bethinkthink of asreckonbelievejudgeadjudgerateclass asaccountcountgaugelook on asview assee astake forinterpret assupposefindesteem
   • ▪ take (something) into account when making a judgement: "one service area is not enough when you consider the number of cars using this motorway" Similar take into considerationtake into accounttake account ofmake allowances forrespectbear in mindbe mindful ofhave regard toreckon withremembermindmarkheednotenot forgetmake provision fortake to heartpay/have regard tobe guided byOpposite ignore
   • 2. look attentively at: "the old man considered his granddaughter thoughtfully" Similar look atcontemplateobserveregardsurveyviewscrutinizescanexamineinspectinformal:check outhave a gander athave a squint atget a load ofhave a butcher's attake a dekko attake a shufti atclockeyeball

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSIDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSIDER definition: 1. to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision: 2. to give attention to a…. Learn more.

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   Consider definition: to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on. See examples of CONSIDER used in a sentence.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconsider verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [transitive] to think of somebody/something in a particular way consider somebody/something + noun I consider her a friend.; The award is considered a great honour. He considers it his duty. consider somebody/something to be, have, etc. something She is widely considered to be the greatest player ever.; Who do you consider to be responsible for the accident?

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSIDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate 2. to judge, deem, or have as an.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › considerConsider - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Consider is a verb that simply means to think about, look at, or judge. Consider, for a moment, the perks of house sitting for your pool-owning neighbors before you immediately refuse their request.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › considerConsider Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   consider: [verb] to think about carefully: such as. to think of especially with regard to taking some action. to take into account.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › considerConsider - definition of consider by The Free Dictionary

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   3. To suppose or believe: considers waste to be criminal; considers that the mistake could have been prevented.

9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › considerconsider - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 8, 2024 · Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSIDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CONSIDER definition: 1. to think carefully about a decision or something you might do: 2. to think about particular…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionconsider verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    3 [transitive] consider somebody/something to think about something, especially the feelings of other people, and be influenced by it when making a decision, etc. You should consider other people before you act. 4 [transitive] consider somebody/something (formal) to look carefully at someone or something He stood there, considering the painting.; Thesaurus examine. consider; look at something; analyze; review; study; discuss; These words all mean to think about, study, or describe someone or ...