26984 words

consider

8 definitions • 21 examples
1
to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision:

Examples:

Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation.
[ + question word ] Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job?
[ + -ing verb ] We're considering selling the house.
be considered for She's being considered for the job.
I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision.
2
to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else:

Examples:

You've got to consider the time element when planning the whole project.
[ + question word ] If you consider how long he's been learning the piano, he's not very good.
3
to care about or respect other people or their feelings and wishes:

Examples:

Did you consider your mother and how she's going to feel about you leaving?
She never considers anyone but herself - she's totally selfish!
4
to believe someone or something to be, or think of him, her, or it as something:

Examples:

He is currently considered (to be) the best British athlete.
We don't consider her to be right for the job.
[ passive + obj + to infinitive ] It is considered bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.
consider yourself lucky that I consider myself lucky that I only hurt my arm in the accident.
Do you consider him a friend of yours?
[ + (that) ] She considers (that) she has done enough to help already.
5
to be very much admired:

Examples:

I don't like her books, but I know she's very highly considered.
6
to think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something:

Examples:

Consider Clara Barton, who founded the American Red Cross.
We considered moving to California, but decided not to.
[ + question word ] We have to consider what to do next.
7
to care about or respect:

Examples:

Before raising the admission prices, consider the fans.
8
to believe to be; to think of as:

Examples:

What some people would consider a personal attack, Andy considers a friendly discussion.

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