consider

One entry found for consider.

Main Entry: con·sid·er
Pronunciation: k&n-'si-d&r
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): con·sid·ered; con·sid·er·ing /-d(&-)ri[ng]/
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French considerer, from Latin considerare to observe, think about, from com- + sider-, sidus heavenly body
transitive verb
1 : to think about carefully: as a : to think of especially with regard to taking some action <is considering you for the job> <considered moving to the city> b : to take into account <defendant's age must be considered>
2 : to regard or treat in an attentive or kindly way <he considered her every wish>
3 : to gaze on steadily or reflectively
4 : to come to judge or classify <consider thrift essential>
5 : REGARD <his works are well considered abroad>
6 : SUPPOSE
intransitive verb : REFLECT, DELIBERATE <paused a moment to consider>
synonyms CONSIDER, STUDY, CONTEMPLATE, WEIGH mean to think about in order to arrive at a judgment or decision. CONSIDER may suggest giving thought to in order to reach a suitable conclusion, opinion, or decision <refused even to consider my proposal>. STUDY implies sustained purposeful concentration and attention to details and minutiae <study the plan closely>. CONTEMPLATE stresses focusing one's thoughts on something but does not imply coming to a conclusion or decision <contemplate the consequences of refusing>. WEIGH implies attempting to reach the truth or arrive at a decision by balancing conflicting claims or evidence <weigh the pros and cons of the case>.