con·sid·er
(kən-sĭd́ər)
[Middle English consideren, from Old French, from Latin cōnsīderāre, com-, intensive pref.; see com–, + sīdus, sīder-, star.]
verb: -ered, -er·ing, -ers.
transitive verb
- To think carefully about.
- To think or deem to be; regard as. See Usage Note at: as
- To form an opinion about; judge: considers waste to be criminal.
- To take into account; bear in mind: Her success is not surprising if you consider her excellent training.
- To show consideration for: failed to consider the feelings of others.
- To esteem; regard.
- To look at thoughtfully.
intransitive verb
- To think carefully; reflect: Give me time to consider.
derivatives
- con·sid́er·er
- noun
synonyms:
consider, deem, regard, account, reckon These verbs refer to holding opinions or views that are based on evaluation. Consider suggests objective reflection and reasoning: He considers success to be of little importance. Deem is more subjective, emphasizing judgment rather than contemplation: The faculty deemed the essay to be acceptable. Regard often implies a personal attitude: I regard your apology as genuine. Account and reckon in this sense are literary and imply calculated judgment: “I account no man to be a philosopher who attempts to do more” (John Henry Newman) “I cannot reckon you as an admirer” (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
