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
Edith Wharton4
: 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
Synonyms
Examples of consider in a Sentence
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.
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consider
verb
con·sid·er
kən-ˈsid-ər
considered; considering
-(ə-)riŋ
1
a
: to think about carefully
consider your options
b
: to think about with the idea of taking some action
we are considering you for the job
2
: to treat in a kind or thoughtful way
you never consider my feelings
3
: to think of in a certain way
consider the price too high
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