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consider(verb)/kənˈsɪdə(r)/ /kənˈsɪdər/Verb Forms- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- to look carefully at somebody/something
- He stood there, considering the painting.
- 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.
- 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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