v.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' si-d ə r
Function: verb
Inflected Form: con · sid · ered ; con · sid · er · ing \ -d( ə -)ri ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French considerer, from Latin considerare to observe, think about, from com- + sider-, sidus heavenly body
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1 : to think about carefully: as a : to think of especially with regard to taking some action <is consider ing you for the job> < consider ed moving to the city> b : to take into account <defendant's age must be consider ed >
2 : to regard or treat in an attentive or kindly way <he consider ed her every wish>
3 : to gaze on steadily or reflectively
4 : to come to judge or classify < consider thrift essential>
5 : REGARD <his works are well consider ed abroad>
6 : SUPPOSE
intransitive verb : REFLECT , DELIBERATE <paused a moment to consider >
synonyms CONSIDER , STUDY , CONTEMPLATE , WEIGH mean to think about in order to arrive at a judgment or decision. CONSIDER may suggest giving thought to in order to reach a suitable conclusion, opinion, or decision <refused even to consider my proposal>. STUDY implies sustained purposeful concentration and attention to details and minutiae < study the plan closely>. CONTEMPLATE stresses focusing one's thoughts on something but does not imply coming to a conclusion or decision < contemplate the consequences of refusing>. WEIGH implies attempting to reach the truth or arrive at a decision by balancing conflicting claims or evidence < weigh the pros and cons of the case>.