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con·sid·er
 consider
- pronunciation:
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- features:
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verb |
| inflections: |
considered, considering, considers |
| definition 1: |
to think carefully about; reflect on.
She is considering moving to Alaska.- synonyms:
- reflect, weigh
- similar words:
- contemplate, debate, meditate, ponder, view
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| definition 2: |
to think of as.
I consider Shakespeare a great writer.- synonyms:
- gauge, judge
- similar words:
- assess, believe, count, estimate, evaluate, find, suppose
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| definition 3: |
to keep in mind; take into account.
My teacher considers test grades, homework, and class participation when she writes report cards.- synonyms:
- regard, take into account
- antonyms:
- disregard, ignore
- similar words:
- count, heed, mark, take note of
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| related words: |
discuss, entertain, rate, reason, survey, treat, try |
Consider is from a Latin word sidus, which was combined with the prefix "con-" to mean "to observe, contemplate, or examine the stars."
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