Consider

  • 21consider — con•sid•er [[t]kənˈsɪd ər[/t]] v. t. 1) to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; ponder 2) to regard as or deem to be: I consider the matter settled[/ex] 3) to think, believe, or suppose 4) to bear in mind; make… …

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  • 22consider — Synonyms and related words: account, account as, adjudge, adjudicate, admit, admit exceptions, air, allow, allow for, analyze, assume, be abstracted, be afraid, be concerned, be judicious, be thoughtful of, bear in mind, believe, brood, canvass,… …

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  • 23consider — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. deliberate, ponder, brood, contemplate, meditate, ruminate, reflect; speculate, turn, revolve, weigh, muse; believe, judge, deem; regard, take into account, heed, mark, notice, mind; entertain; esteem …

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  • 24consider — verb 1) Isabel considered her choices Syn: think about, contemplate, reflect on, examine, review; mull over, ponder, deliberate on, chew over, meditate on, ruminate on; assess, evaluate, appraise; informal size up 2) I consid …

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  • 25consider*/*/*/ — [kənˈsɪdə] verb 1) [I/T] to think about something carefully before you make a decision The jury went out to consider its verdict.[/ex] He is considering whether to accept another job offer.[/ex] At one time I seriously considered leaving.[/ex] 2) …

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  • 26consider — v.tr. (often absol.) 1 contemplate mentally, esp. in order to reach a conclusion. 2 examine the merits of (a course of action, a candidate, claim, etc.). 3 give attention to. 4 reckon with; take into account. 5 (foll. by that + clause) have the… …

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  • 27consider — verb /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənsɪdɚ/ a) To think about seriously. Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun. b) To think of doing. I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow. Syn: bethink …

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  • 28consider — [14] Etymologically, consider means ‘observe the stars’. Amongst the most popular of ancient Roman methods of divination was astrology, and so the Latin verb consīderāre was coined (from the intensive prefix com and sīdus ‘star’, source of… …

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  • 29consider — verb 1) Isabel considered her choices Syn: think about, contemplate, reflect on, mull over, ponder, deliberate on, chew over, meditate on, ruminate on, evaluate, weigh up, appraise, take account of, bear in mind; informal size up 2) …

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  • 30consider — /kənˈsɪdə / (say kuhn siduh) verb (t) 1. to contemplate mentally; meditate or reflect on. 2. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the examination is justified. 3. to think; suppose. 4. to make allowance for. 5. to pay attention to; regard: he… …