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consider

Syllabification: (con·sid·er)
Pronunciation: /kənˈsidər/
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Definition of consider

verb

[with object]
  • think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision:each application is considered on its merits (as adjective considered)it is my considered opinion that we should await further developments
  • think about and be drawn toward (a course of action):he had considered giving up his job
  • regard (someone or something) as having a specified quality: [with object and complement]:I consider him irresponsible
  • believe; think:at first women were considered to be at low risk from HIV I don’t consider that I’m to blame
  • take (something) into account when making an assessment or judgment:one service area is not enough when you consider the number of cars using this highway
  • look attentively at:he considered the women around the table with wariness

Phrases

all things considered

taking everything into account.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare 'examine', perhaps based on sidus, sider- 'star'

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