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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