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consider Definition

con·sider (kən sid′ər)

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

Etymology: 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

consider Synonyms

consider

v.

  1. To take into account

    allow for, provide for, grant, accede, concede, acknowledge, admit, assent to, subscribe to, recognize, regard, respect, think of, make allowance for, take into consideration, keep in mind, bear in mind, heed, factor in, reckon with; see also admit 3.

    Antonyms deny, ignore, reject.

  2. To regard

    look upon, count, analyze, hold, suppose, deem, judge, take for, view, think of, set down, reckon, rate, estimate; see also estimate 2, reckon.

  3. To ponder

    contemplate, think about, think over, reflect, weigh, study, deliberate, cogitate, examine, take up, deal with, take under consideration, take under advisement, talk over, mull over, toss around*, bat around*, kick around*, chew over*, play around with*, see about*, dream of*, flirt with (an idea)*; see also examine 1, reconsider, think 1.

consider, in this comparison, denotes a directing of the mind to something in order to understand it or to make a decision about it to consider suggestions for improvement; study implies more intense concentration of the mind and methodical attention to details to study the effects of a drug; contemplate implies a deep, continued mental viewing of a thing, sometimes suggesting the use of intuitive powers in envisioning something or dwelling upon it; weigh suggests a balancing of contradictory information, conflicting opinions, or possible eventualities in reaching a decision; reflect, suggesting a turning of one's thoughts back to something, implies quiet, earnest consideration

consider Usage Examples

Object

  • implication: Consider the implications of increasing use of scooters and buggies.
  • possibility: However, you should also consider the possibility of trying treatments like Viagra and Cialis.
  • proposal: We are bound by statute to receive and consider any proposals for reform of the law which are made or referred to us.
  • application: Departments will begin to consider these applications from 14 November.
  • matter: We recommend that a Worship Committee be reinstated to consider these matters.

Adjective complement

  • necessary: Rule 9 Appointment of Committees The General Council shall appoint such Committees as they consider necessary to deal with aspects of their business.
  • appropriate: In order to reach a decision, a Course Program Examination Board may assess the candidate by whatever means it considers appropriate.
  • acceptable: Again, in the 21st century can this be considered acceptable?
  • desirable: But the take-up rate is still far below the 95 % considered desirable by experts.
  • inappropriate: In addition, we reserve the right to remove all material which we consider inappropriate.
  • suitable: The types of properties lenders generally consider suitable for investment purposes as buy-to-lets include offices, retail premises, industrial units and restaurants.

Used with why or when

  • when: It contains examples of how to improve existing spaces, as well as issues to consider when creating new ones.
  • what: Now you really ought to consider carefully what you are saying.
  • which: Consider which capabilities are of most relevance to your pupils.
  • where: Start by considering where you can really add value.
  • who: You next need to consider carefully who you are investing with and should put measures in place to protect your investment.

Present participle complement

  • apply: Moving to Southampton Are you considering applying for a job with a company or organization in Southampton or moving with your company?

Preposition: in

  • isolation: Mission and ministry cannot be considered in isolation from each other.

Preposition: for

  • deportation: Mr Clarke was sacked as home secretary in May after it emerged that 1,023 foreign prisoners were released without being considered for deportation.
  • inclusion: As a result, eight potential new items were considered for inclusion in the Profile at the second Consultative Group meeting in June 2004.
consider Quotes

   Consider anything, only don't cry!

—Dodgson

   En toute chose il faut conside¤  rer la fin. One must consider the end in everything.

—La Fontaine,Jean de