US /kənˈsɪd.əɹ/ UK /kənˈsɪd.ə/
verb Freq #1353

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    To think carefully about something before making a decision.

    We are considering moving to a bigger house.

  2. 2
    verb

    To regard someone or something in a particular way.

    I consider her one of my closest friends.

  3. 3
    verb

    To take someone's feelings or needs into account.

    You should consider your family before taking the job abroad.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 verb · to think carefully about... contemplatedeliberatestudythink over
2 verb · to regard someone or... regarddeemcountjudge
3 verb · to take someone's feelings... respectheed
Word family
Forms considerdconsideredconsiderinconsidersunconsidered
Derived forms disconsiderforeconsidermisconsiderpreconsider

Etymology

From Middle English consideren, from Middle French considerer, from Latin considerare.

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