consider

verb

con·sid·er kən-ˈsi-dər

considered; considering kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)riŋ

Synonyms of consider next

transitive verb

: to think about carefully: such as

: to think of especially with regard to taking some action

is considering you for the job

considered moving to the city

: to take into account

The defendant's age must be considered.

: to regard or treat in an attentive or kindly way

He considered her every wish.

: to gaze on steadily or reflectively

The old gentleman considered him attentively.—

Edith Wharton

: to come to judge or classify

consider thrift essential

: regard

His works are well considered abroad.

: suppose

I consider it's best that he left when he did.

intransitive verb

: reflect, deliberate

paused a moment to consider

Choose the Right Synonym for consider

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

Example Sentences

We are considering you for the job. She refused to consider my request. He seriously considered changing careers. The jury has considered the evidence and reached a verdict. The policy was well researched and well considered. Please consider what I've said. We never considered the possibility that the plan could fail. He paused a moment to consider before responding. You have to consider that he is only three years old. When you consider how long she worked there, it's surprising that she would leave so suddenly. See More

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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2023 Below, 13 of the best gold chains for men to consider. —

Daisy Shaw-ellis, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2023 That said, the less-expensive metal bunk beds offer comparable durability and are fantastic options to consider for designing on a budget. —

Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023 When asked if the attention was ever overwhelming, Joe pauses to consider. —

Mike Wass, Variety, 27 Jan. 2023 Vitamix blenders rarely go on sale, so when they’re even remotely marked down, consider picking one up. —

Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2023 Now would be a good time to consider strengthening our relationship with countries like Mexico and diversifying our supply chain dependencies. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2023 Silicon Valley’s sudden willingness to consider taking more reputational risk arrives as tech stocks are tumbling. —

Will Oremus, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023 Seeing a male patient over the age of 50 with VEXAS-like symptoms may also push a physician to consider the disease as a diagnosis. —

Julia Landwehr, Health, 27 Jan. 2023 See More

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