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
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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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
If your name is already taken, consider adding your industry or credentials (e.g., linkedin.com/in/johndoeconsulting).
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Another place to consider is chef Danny Grant’s elegant approach to seafood, pasta, and beef at Monarch, which is also downtown.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025
Senior State Department officials have also drawn up plans to close a dozen consulates overseas by this summer and are considering shutting down many more missions, in what could be a blow to the U.S. government's efforts to build partnerships and gather intelligence, U.S. officials say.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Consider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consider. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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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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