consider

The definition of consider is to decide, keep in mind, or believe as true.

(verb)

An example of consider is thinking about two possible options.
An example of consider is believing a person committed a crime after seeing evidence.

See consider in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: 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

See consider in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb con·sid·ered, con·sid·er·ing, con·sid·ers

verb, transitive

To think carefully about.
To think or deem to be; regard as. See Usage Note at as¹.
To form an opinion about; judge: considers waste to be criminal.
To take into account; bear in mind: Her success is not surprising if you consider her excellent training.
To show consideration for: failed to consider the feelings of others.
To esteem; regard.
To look at thoughtfully.

verb, intransitive

To think carefully; reflect: Give me time to consider.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English consideren

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin cōnsīderāre

Origin: : com-, intensive pref.; see com-

Origin: + sīdus, sīder-, star

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