consider
verb
con·sid·er
kən-ˈsi-dər
considered; considering
kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)riŋ
1
: to think about carefully: such as
a
: to think of especially with regard to taking some action
is considering you for the job
considered moving to the city
b
: to take into account
The defendant's age must be considered.
2
: to regard or treat in an attentive or kindly way
He considered her every wish.
3
: to gaze on steadily or reflectively
The old gentleman considered him attentively.—Edith Wharton
4
: to come to judge or classify
consider thrift essential
5
: regard
His works are well considered abroad.
6
: suppose
I consider it's best that he left when he did.
: reflect, deliberate
paused a moment to consider
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“Consider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consider. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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