Entry Word: consider

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to think of in a particular way <I consider him a very good friend>

Synonyms account, call, count, esteem, hold, rate, reckon, regard, take (for)

Related Words believe, feel, sense, think; conceive, fancy, imagine

Phrases look on (or upon)

2 to give serious and careful thought to <carefully considering our options> — see ponder
3 to have as an opinion <consider the price too high> — see believe 2