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UK [kənˈsɪdə(r)] / US [kənˈsɪdər] verb
Word forms "consider":
present tense I/you/we/they consider he/she/it considers present participle considering past tense considered past participle considered
1)
a) [intransitive/transitive] to think about something carefully before making a decision or developing an opinion

She paused and considered for a moment.

an important factor to consider when choosing a school

consider whether:

He is considering whether to accept another job offer.

consider doing something:

He's considering buying a used car.

b) [transitive] to formally discuss something before making a decision about it

The committee met to consider issues relating to road maintenance.

The jury went out to consider its verdict.

consider someone/something for something:

Her manuscript is being considered for publication.

2) [intransitive/transitive] to think that something may exist or may be true
consider the possibility:

Have you considered the possibility that he just doesn't like you?

consider that:

He did not even consider that she might have a different idea.

3) [transitive] to have a particular opinion about someone or something
consider someone/something (to be) something:

We all considered him a hero.

Consider yourself lucky that I didn't mention it to the boss!

They consider it inevitable that some jobs will be lost.

Remarks like this are generally considered to be unacceptable today.

4) [transitive] to think about someone's feelings or reactions

I need to consider my family before I make my decision.

5) [transitive] formal to look at someone or something in a particular way

He considered me curiously.

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English dictionary. 2014.

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