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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word History, Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
considers, considering, considered |
definition 1: |
to think about carefully; reflect on.
I need time to consider the matter before making a decision.Have you considered what the rest of us should do?[verb + WH/whether/if + clause
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- synonyms:
- cogitate, deliberate, mull over, reflect, ruminate, study, think
- similar words:
- call, consult, contemplate, debate, meditate, ponder, revolve, view, weigh
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definition 2: |
to think about as a possible selection or option.
I don't think they even considered her for the position because of her lack experience.Have you ever considered Florida for a vacation?He's considering quitting his present job.[verb + gerund
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- similar words:
- contemplate, weigh
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definition 3: |
to judge; deem; regard as.
I consider you my closest friend.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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She considered her friend's apartment huge compared with her tiny one in the city.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest writers of the English language.[verb + smby/smth + to be + noun/adj
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The parents didn't consider it necessary to take the child to the doctor.[verb + smby/smth + noun/adj
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I consider the project finished and don't intend to devote any more time to it.[verb + smby/smth + past participle
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- synonyms:
- deem, esteem, judge
- similar words:
- account, adjudge, assess, believe, call, count, estimate, evaluate, find, opine, repute, see, suppose, think
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definition 4: |
take into account; keep in mind.
The judge will consider his lack of a criminal record in deciding what his punishment will be.His score was really not bad if you consider that he had never played golf before.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- allow for, regard, take into account
- antonyms:
- disregard, ignore
- similar words:
- consult, count, heed, make allowance for, mark, take note of
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definition 5: |
to describe or talk about in a thoughtful way, looking at various aspects of a particular subject.
In tonight's lecture, the professor will consider the issues relating to the development of alternative fuels.- synonyms:
- discuss
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definition 6: |
to hold in esteem; regard highly.
He is highly considered by the whole community.- synonyms:
- esteem, honor, respect, value
- similar words:
- appreciate, favor, regard
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related words: |
bargain for, bat around, chew, discuss, dream, entertain, hear, make, pronounce, rate, reason, survey, treat, try |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to reflect carefully or with deliberation.
This is a big decision, so let me consider for a moment.- synonyms:
- cogitate, contemplate, deliberate, mull, ponder, reflect, study, think
- similar words:
- brood, meditate, ruminate, see
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related words: |
decide, estimate, hold, judge, puzzle, reason, reflect, study, think, treat |
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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."
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