consider (/kənˈsɪd.ər/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /kənˈsɪd.ər/
Meaning
Meaning: think about carefully
To think about something carefully before making a decision, or to regard someone in a certain way. It expresses reflection.
Examples
🗣 We should consider all the options before choosing the best plan.
Etymology
From Latin ‘considerare’ (to examine), perhaps originally ‘to observe the stars’.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in decisions, formal writing, and reasoning.
Tags: mind, decide