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considerto think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɪdər/

Korean meaning: 고려하다, 생각하다

Korean pronunciation: 컨**시**더

Example Sentences

  • I'm considering adopting a pet rock because it won't eat my homework.
  • The committee will consider all applications submitted by the deadline.
  • She considers pizza a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.

consider

VERB

//kənˈsɪdər//

to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision

consider concept
💡 Concept

A mother considers which college option is best for her daughter

consider rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Consider what will deliver joy forever

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈsɪdər/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈsɪdə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsider
Suffix--ate/-er

Origin

From Latin 'considerare', composed of 'con-' (with/together) and 'siderare' (to observe the stars, from 'sidus' meaning star). The term evolved to mean observing carefully or thinking about something thoroughly.

🎵Rhyme

deliverforeverhoweverwhatever
deliver
forever
however
whatever

🔗Collocations

consider carefully
consider the possibility
consider yourself lucky
all things considered
consider it done
worth considering

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I'm considering adopting a pet rock because it won't eat my homework.

The committee will consider all applications submitted by the deadline.

😄 Fun example

She considers pizza a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.

You should consider the environmental impact of your choices.

😄 Fun example

He's considering becoming a professional couch tester for furniture stores.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

contemplateponderdeliberatereflectthink over

Antonyms

ignoredismissoverlook

Related

considerationconsiderableconsideratereconsider

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