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