Considered
kənˈsɪdərd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.
kənˈsɪdərd
To think carefully about something.
Before buying the car, I considered the pros and cons.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're deciding what to wear. You 'consider' the weather, the occasion, and how you feel before you pick your outfit. It's like thinking carefully before you choose.
👶 For kids: Thinking really hard about something before you decide.
More Examples
She considered his proposal for a moment and then smiled.
The committee will consider the matter at its next meeting.
How It's Used
"I considered the options before making a decision."
"The board considered the proposal carefully."
To regard or think of someone or something in a particular way; to believe or suppose.
kənˈsɪdərd
To believe something to be true or likely.
Many people consider him to be a genius.
💡 Simply: When you 'consider' someone a friend, it means you believe they are a friend and have a good opinion of them. You're thinking of them as a friend. You 'consider' pizza your favorite food.
👶 For kids: To think that something is a certain way.
More Examples
We consider it our duty to help.
The company considers your skills to be an asset.
How It's Used
"I consider him a good friend."
"The authorities consider the situation to be under control."
To take into account or take into consideration.
kənˈsɪdərd
To take into account.
We must consider the environmental impact.
💡 Simply: If you 'consider' the cost of a trip, you think about the price, and the cost is one of the factors you use to make the decision. Think about how you use a budget.
👶 For kids: To think about all the things you need to know before you do something.
More Examples
You need to consider all the factors before making your choice.
The committee considered the public's concerns.
How It's Used
"We must consider the cost."
"Before we proceed, let's consider all the risks."
Idioms & expressions
considerably
To a great extent; a lot.
"The price increased considerably."
give consideration to
To think about something carefully; to take into account.
"The committee will give careful consideration to all the proposals."
under consideration
Being thought about or discussed, but no decision has been made.
"The proposal is still under consideration."
From Middle English consideren, from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare ('to examine closely, observe'), from com- ('together') + sidus, sideris ('constellation, star').
The word 'consider' has been used since the late 14th century. Its usage has changed over time, but the core meaning of 'to think about carefully' has remained constant.
Memory tip
Con-SID-er like looking SIDEWAYS to see the whole picture and weigh options.
Word Origin
"to examine closely, observe"