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consider

consider definition

con·sider (kən sid′ər)

transitive verb

Archaic to look at carefully; examine
to think about in order to understand or decide; ponder to consider a problem
to keep in mind; take into account her health is good if you consider her age
to be thoughtful of (others, their feelings, etc.); show consideration for
to regard as; think to be I consider him an expert
to believe or conclude after thought we consider that the defendant is not guilty

Etymology: ME consideren < OFr considerer < L considerare, to look at closely, observe < com-, with + sidus, a star: see sidereal

intransitive verb

to think carefully or seriously; reflect