consider

Meanings

• verb

  to think about (a matter) carefully and at length

  - "I will consider your proposal carefully."
  - "Before making a decision, let's consider all the options."

• verb

  to give careful thought to a proposal, idea, or project

  - "The committee will consider the application next week."
  - "Can we consider adding more features to the software?"

• verb

  to take into account

  - "We must consider the potential consequences."
  - "The report fails to consider all the facts."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈsɪdɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bethink , deliberate , bethink , reflect , bethink , think of , deem , regard , think of , observe , regard , take into account

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with consider
reconsider , considerate , admirer , reverberate

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Variants

List of all variants of consider that leads to same result
consider , considered , considering , considers , consider it done , consider oneself fortunate , consider oneself lucky , consider oneself lucky/fortunate

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Forms

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considered (past tense), considering (present participle), considerable (adjective), considerably (adverb)

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Etymology

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From Old French considerer, from contemplari, from contemplare ‘to look at, observe, ponder, consider’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'consider' comes from the Latin word contemplari, meaning 'to look at, observe, ponder'.

2. In English law, a 'consideration' is a bargain or agreement between parties that forms the basis of a contract.

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Related Concepts

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1. contemplate: To think deeply about or consider something, often with a sense of wonder or admiration.

2. ponder: To think carefully and seriously about something, often implying deep reflection or consideration.

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Culture

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In literature, 'consider' is often used to express the idea of deep reflection or contemplation. In art, it can be depicted as a moment of introspection or decision-making.

How to Memorize "consider"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'consider' written in your mind. See yourself thinking deeply about a problem or situation.
   - Visualize the word 'consider' as a bell, reminding you to take your time and think carefully.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'consider' with the idea of deep thought or reflection. Think of a mental image of a person in deep contemplation.
   - Associate the word 'consider' with the image of a scale, balancing different factors and making a decision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'consider' with the phrase 'Contemplate Sensibly In Order To Make Decisions Effectively And Responsibly.'

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