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consider — [kən sid′ər] vt. [ME consideren < OFr considerer < L considerare, to look at closely, observe < com , with + sidus, a star: see SIDEREAL] 1. Archaic to look at carefully; examine 2. to think about in order to understand or decide; ponder … English World dictionary
consider — ► VERB 1) think carefully about. 2) believe or think. 3) take into account when making a judgement. 4) look attentively at. ORIGIN Latin considerare examine , perhaps from sidus star … English terms dictionary
consider — con|sid|er W1S1 [kənˈsıdə US ər] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(think about)¦ 2¦(opinion)¦ 3¦(people s feelings)¦ 4¦(important fact)¦ 5¦(discuss)¦ 6¦(look at)¦ 7 Consider it done ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: considerer, from … Dictionary of contemporary English
consider — con|sid|er [ kən sıdər ] verb *** ▸ 1 think/talk about ▸ 2 think something may be true ▸ 3 have particular opinion ▸ 4 think about feelings ▸ 5 view in particular way ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) intransitive or transitive to think about something carefully… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
consider — verb 1 THINK ABOUT (I, T) to think about something, especially about whether to accept something or do something: He paused to consider his options. | Any reasonable offer will be considered. | consider doing sth: I m considering applying for… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
consider — considerer, n. /keuhn sid euhr/, v.t. 1. to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the new car. 2. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the story improbable. 3. to… … Universalium
consider — 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… … From formal English to slang
consider */*/*/ — UK [kənˈsɪdə(r)] / US [kənˈsɪdər] verb Word forms consider : present tense I/you/we/they consider he/she/it considers present participle considering past tense considered past participle considered 1) a) [intransitive/transitive] to think about… … English dictionary
consider — [[t]kənsɪ̱də(r)[/t]] ♦ considers, considering, considered 1) VERB If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are. [V n to inf] We don t consider our customers to be mere consumers; we consider… … English dictionary
consider — verb (considered; considering) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French considerer, from Latin considerare to observe, think about, from com + sider , sidus heavenly body Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to think about carefully: as … New Collegiate Dictionary
