Consider Definition

kən-sĭdər

considered, considers

verb

considered, considers

To think carefully about (something), especially before making a decision;

I needed more time to consider my options. We considered taking the train instead of the bus.

American Heritage

To think about in order to understand or decide; ponder.

To consider a problem.

Webster's New World

To regard as; think to be.

I consider him an expert.

Webster's New World

To look at carefully; examine.

Webster's New World

To keep in mind; take into account.

Her health is good if you consider her age.

Webster's New World

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Origin of Consider

Middle English consideren from Old French from Latin cōnsīderāre to observe attentively, contemplate (probably originally meaning “to observe the stars attentively (for the purpose of divination or marine navigation)”) com- intensive pref. com– sīdus sīder- star

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English consideren, from Middle French considerer, from Latin considerare.

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