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Considered Carefully Considers I Verb Kənˈsɪdə(R Kənˈsɪdər Time

Word3 consider
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /kənˈsɪdə(r)/ /kənˈsɪdər/
Example
  • i'd like some time to consider.
  • she is considering her options.
  • let us consider the facts.
  • we are considering various possibilities.
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(verb)/kənˈsɪdə(r)/ /kənˈsɪdər/

    Verb Forms

  1. to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision
    • I'd like some time to consider.
    • She is considering her options.
    • Let us consider the facts.
    • We are considering various possibilities.
    • He was seriously considering an appeal.
    • a carefully considered response
    • The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one).
    • Have you considered starting your own business?
    • We need to consider how the law might be reformed.
    • He was considering what to do next.
    • The court must consider whether the employer was negligent.
    • We are considering her for the job of designer.

    Extra Examples

    • I did briefly consider going on my own.
    • I was strongly considering leaving her on her own.
    • I'm seriously considering the possibility of emigrating.
    • It was a carefully considered decision.
    • You wouldn’t consider marrying a man for his money, then?
    • We're considering buying a new car.
  2. to think of somebody/something in a particular way
    • I consider her a friend.
    • The award is considered a great honour.
    • He considers it his duty.
    • She is widely considered to be the greatest player ever.
    • Who do you consider to be responsible for the accident?
    • He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country.
    • He considers himself an expert on the subject.
    • They will take any steps they consider necessary.
    • Certain subjects were not considered appropriate for female artists.
    • You should consider this as a long-term investment.
    • She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion.
    • It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs.

    Extra Examples

    • The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so.
    • Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired.
    • These children are considered as a high-risk group.
  3. to think about something, especially the feelings of other people, and be influenced by it when making a decision, etc.
    • You should consider other people before you act.
  4. to look carefully at somebody/something
    • He stood there, considering the painting.
  5. thinking carefully about all the facts, especially the problems or difficulties, of a situation
    • She's had a lot of problems since her husband died but she seems quite cheerful, all things considered.
  6. your opinion that is the result of careful thought
    • It is my considered opinion that you are wrong.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’.
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