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verb
- 1. think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision: "each application is considered on its merits" Similar
- 2. look attentively at: "the old man considered his granddaughter thoughtfully" Similar
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to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision: Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation. [ + question word ] Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job? [ + -ing verb ] We're considering sell ing the house. be considered for She's being considered for the job.
The meaning of CONSIDER is to think about carefully. How to use consider in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Consider.
1. 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.
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.
verb. also intr to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate. may take a clause as object to judge, deem, or have as an opinion. I consider him a fool. to have regard for; respect. consider your mother's feelings. to look at; regard. he considered her face.
CONSIDER definition: 1. to think carefully about a decision or something you might do: 2. to think about particular…. Learn more.
to think deliberately or carefully; reflect. to view carefully or thoughtfully. consider. / kənˈsɪdə / verb. also intr to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate. may take a clause as object to judge, deem, or have as an opinion. I consider him a fool. to have regard for; respect. consider your mother's feelings.
[intransitive, transitive] to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision. I'd like some time to consider. consider something She is considering her options. Let us consider the facts. We are considering various possibilities. He was seriously considering an appeal. a carefully considered response.
your opinion that is the result of careful thought. See consider in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: consider. Definition of consider verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To think carefully about (something), especially before making a decision; I needed more time to consider my options. We considered taking the train instead of the bus. 2. To think or deem to be; regard as: considered his friend a liberal on most issues; considered her contribution essential. See Usage Note at as 1. 3.
