consider

/kənsˈɪdɐ/

/kənˈsɪdɝ/

[verb]

to consider

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to think carefully about a possibility or before making a decision

synonyms : debate

deliberate

moot

turn over

1.1

to regard someone or something in a certain way

synonyms : reckon

regard

see

view

1.2

to take a particular fact into account when making a judgement

synonyms : deal

look at

take

1.3

to put something under discussion in order to make a decision

synonyms : believe

conceive

think

1.4

to pay close attention to someone or something or look at them observantly

synonyms : regard

to think about or be influenced by other people's feelings before making a decision

synonyms : count

weigh

Examples

1. The old man considered his granddaughter thoughtfully.

2. The committee has been considering the report.

3. The renowned scientist, Dr. Rebecca Thompson, is considered the big enchilada in the field of quantum physics.

4. Have you considered my feelings?

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