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consideration

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of consideration

1 a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something

after much consideration we decided to make an offer on the house

Synonyms of consideration

account, advisement, debate, deliberation, reflection, study, thought

Words Related to consideration

cogitation, contemplation, meditation, pondering, rumination

agonizing, hesitation, indecision

Antonyms of consideration

2 something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services

since it was pro bono work, no consideration was made

Synonyms of consideration

compensation, pay, payment, recompense, remittance, remuneration, requital

Words Related to consideration

salary, stipend, wage(s)

disbursement, expenditure, outlay

indemnity, recoupment, redress, reparation, restitution

adjustment, settlement

reimbursement, repayment

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