consider

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb