Consider: meaning, definitions and examples
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consider
[ kənˈsɪdər ]
take into account
to think about carefully, especially in order to make a decision. To regard or treat in a particular way. To have a particular opinion about someone or something. To believe that someone is something, or has a particular quality.
Synonyms
contemplate, evaluate, ponder, reflect
Examples of usage
- We must consider all the options before making a decision.
- She is considered one of the best in her field.
- I consider it a privilege to work with such talented individuals.
take into consideration
to take into account when making a decision. To think about something carefully in order to make a decision. To bear in mind.
Synonyms
take into account, take into consideration, take into thought
Examples of usage
- When planning the project, we need to consider the budget constraints.
- It is important to consider the impact of our actions on the environment.
think about
to give attention to someone or something in order to understand it or them. To spend time considering a possible future action. To consider something to be true or likely based on what you know.
Synonyms
contemplate, deliberate, mull over, ponder
Examples of usage
- I need some time to consider your proposal before giving an answer.
- Have you considered the consequences of your decision?
Translations
Translations of the word "consider" in other languages:
🇵🇹 considerar
- pensar em
- levar em conta
🇮🇳 विचार करना
- सोचना
- ध्यान में रखना
🇩🇪 betrachten
- überlegen
- berücksichtigen
🇮🇩 mempertimbangkan
- memikirkan
- memperhatikan
🇺🇦 розглядати
- обмірковувати
- брати до уваги
🇵🇱 rozważać
- brać pod uwagę
- zastanawiać się
🇯🇵 考慮する (kōryo suru)
- 思う (omou)
- 検討する (kentō suru)
🇫🇷 considérer
- réfléchir à
- prendre en compte
🇪🇸 considerar
- pensar en
- tener en cuenta
🇹🇷 düşünmek
- göz önüne almak
- değerlendirmek
🇰🇷 고려하다 (goryeohada)
- 생각하다 (saeng-gaghada)
- 검토하다 (geomtohada)
🇸🇦 ينظر في
- يفكر في
- يأخذ في الاعتبار
🇨🇿 zvážit
- uvažovat
- brát v úvahu
🇸🇰 zvážiť
- uvažovať
- brať do úvahy
🇨🇳 考虑 (kǎolǜ)
- 想 (xiǎng)
- 顾及 (gùjí)
🇸🇮 razmisliti
- upoštevati
- meniti
🇮🇸 íhuga
- hugsa um
- taka til greina
🇰🇿 қарастыру
- ойлану
- ескеру
🇬🇪 განხილვა
- ფიქრი
- გათვალისწინება
🇦🇿 nəzərdən keçirmək
- düşünmək
- nəzərə almaq
🇲🇽 considerar
- pensar en
- tener en cuenta
Word origin
The word 'consider' originated from the Latin word 'considerare' which means 'to examine, observe'. It was first recorded in English in the late 14th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the meanings of thinking carefully, taking into account, and regarding something in a particular way. 'Consider' has been widely used in English literature and everyday language to express the act of thoughtful contemplation and evaluation.
See also: considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, considerateness, consideration, considerative, considering, inconsiderate, inconsiderately, reconsider, reconsideration.