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| con·sid·er [ kən síddər ] (past and past participle con·sid·ered, present participle con·sid·er·ing, 3rd person present singular con·sid·ers) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb reflect on something: to think carefully about something
  You should consider your next move carefully.
time to consider whether this is what you really want
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2. transitive verb judge something: to have something as an opinion or point of view
He considers himself lucky to be alive.
I consider it unlikely that they'll accept our proposal.
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3. transitive verb respect somebody or something: to show respect for or be thoughtful of somebody's feelings or position
They never seem to consider the feelings of others.
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4. transitive verb weigh possibilities before deciding: to weigh the pros and cons of a situation before making a decision on a course of action
I'm considering my options.
They're considering buying a new house.
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5. transitive verb examine and discuss problem: to examine a problem and discuss it in detail
On this week's show, we're going to consider the following question.
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6. transitive verb take something into account: to take something into account, often in a sympathetic way
We've done very well, all things considered.
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7. transitive verb look carefully at something: to look at something carefully and with concentration
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formal
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin considerare] |
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| con·sid·ered adjective |
| con·sid·er·er noun |
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