considerately — in a way that shows careful thought about other people's feelings and needs
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that shows careful thought about other people's feelings and needs
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɪdərətli/
Example Sentences
- My roommate considerately does the dishes quietly at night so I don't wake up.
- He considerately brought an umbrella for his date, even though the weather forecast was only 20% chance of rain.
- The teacher considerately gave extra time for students who needed it during the exam.
considerately
ADVERB[/kənˈsɪdərətli/]
in a way that shows careful thought about other people's feelings and needs
in a way that shows careful thought about other people's feelings and needs
Though others move desperately, she deliberately acts considerately!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'considerare', originally meaning 'to observe the stars together'. Ancient Romans developed careful decision-making practices by observing celestial bodies, leading to the metaphorical sense of 'to think carefully or deliberately' in broader contexts.
Breakdown
con- (together) + siderare (stars, from sidus) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix). The root 'sidus' refers to stars or constellations, with the prefix 'con-' indicating collective observation, ultimately forming an adverb meaning 'in a thoughtful, attentive manner'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate considerately does the dishes quietly at night so I don't wake up.”
“He considerately brought an umbrella for his date, even though the weather forecast was only 20% chance of rain.”
“The teacher considerately gave extra time for students who needed it during the exam.”
“My cat considerately brings me dead mice as gifts every morning at 5 AM.”
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