consider

con·sid·er

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

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

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consider

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 of consider

Middle English consideren from Old French considerer from Classical Latin considerare, to look at closely, observe from com-, with + sidus, a star: see sidereal

to think carefully or seriously; reflect

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consider

verb

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

verb

transitive

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.
To think or deem to be; regard as: considered his friend a liberal on most issues; considered her contribution essential. See Usage Note at as¹.
To suppose or believe: considers waste to be criminal; considers that the mistake could have been prevented.
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 look at thoughtfully: considered my shoes and thought they looked worn out.

verb

intransitive

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

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. ; see com- . sīdus sīder- star

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noun

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consider

consider deem regard account reckon

These verbs refer to holding opinions or views that are based on evaluation. Consider suggests objective reflection and reasoning: He considers success to be of little importance. Deem is more subjective, emphasizing judgment rather than contemplation: The faculty deemed the essay to be acceptable. Regard often implies a personal attitude: I regard your apology as genuine. Account and reckon in this sense are literary and imply calculated judgment: “I account no man to be a philosopher who attempts to do more” (John Henry Newman). “I cannot reckon you as an admirer” (Nathaniel Hawthorne).

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present considers, present participle considering, simple past and past participle considered)

To think about seriously.
Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.
To think of doing.
I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.
To assign some quality to.
Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.
I considered the pie undercooked.
To look at attentively.
She sat there for a moment, considering him.
To take up as an example.
Consider a triangle having three equal sides.
(parliamentary procedure) To debate or dispose of a motion.
This body will now consider the proposed amendments to Section 453 of the zoning code.
To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.

Usage notes

In sense 2, this is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing). .

Related terms

considerer
reconsider
all things considered

Origin

From Middle English consideren, from Middle French considerer, from Latin considerare.

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