consider

verb
UK: /kənˈsɪdər/
US: /kənˈsɪdər/

  1. To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.

    1. Please consider my offer carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to consider all the options before deciding how to proceed with the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. To believe something to be true or possible.

    1. I consider him a good friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people consider her to be the best author of our time because of her unique style. [ ] [ ]

  3. To take something into account when making a judgment.

    1. You should consider the weather before you go. [ ] [ ]
    2. We must consider the environmental impact when planning any new construction project. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

contemplate judge deem account for regard view believe
consider intransitive-verb

  1. To think carefully or deliberate.

    1. Let me consider before I answer. [ ] [ ]
    2. She paused to consider before responding to the difficult question posed by her professor. [ ] [ ]
consider transitive-verb

  1. To regard as or deem to be.

    1. They consider it an honor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee will consider your application valid, provided you meet all prerequisites. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consider" in English means: To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision., To believe something to be true or possible., To take something into account when making a judgment..

The phonetic transcription of "consider" is /kənˈsɪdər/ in British English and /kənˈsɪdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consider": contemplate, judge, deem, account for, regard, view, believe.

Example usage of "consider": "Please consider my offer carefully.". More examples on the page.