CONSIDER


Meaning of CONSIDER in English

— considerer , n.

/keuhn sid"euhr/ , v.t.

1. to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the new car.

2. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the story improbable.

3. to think, believe, or suppose: We consider his reply unsatisfactory.

4. to bear in mind; make allowance for: The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior.

5. to pay attention to; regard: He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.

6. to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.; esteem.

7. to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.): to consider a job in Guatemala.

8. Obs. to view attentively; scrutinize.

9. Obs. to recompense or remunerate.

v.i.

10. to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.

11. to view carefully or thoughtfully.

[ 1350-1400; ME consideren ( considerare to examine, equiv. to con- CON- + sider- (s. of sidus ) star-group, sky (see SIDEREAL) + -are inf. suffix ]

Syn. 1. ponder, deliberate, weigh. See study 1 .

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .