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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
considers, considering, considered |
| definition: |
to think about something in a serious way.
She is considering getting a new job.- similar words:
- meditate
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| related words: |
reason, survey, try |
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Consider is from a Latin word
sidus, which was combined with the prefix "con-" to mean "to observe, contemplate, or examine the stars."