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Consider - English meaning

kənˈsɪd.ər

Consider – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

Usage examples:

Each application is considered on its merits

Synonims:

Think aboutContemplateGive thought toReflect onExamineAppraiseReviewStudyMull overPonderDeliberate overCogitate aboutChew overMeditate on/overRuminate overTurn over in one's mi
verb

Look attentively at.

Usage examples:

The old man considered his granddaughter thoughtfully

Synonims:

Look atContemplateObserveRegardSurveyViewScrutinizeScanExamineInspectCheck outHave a gander atHave a squint atGet a load ofHave a butcher's atTake a dekko atTake a shufti atC
verb

To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something

Usage examples:

Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…
verb

To spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision

Usage examples:

Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation., [ + question word ] have you cons…
verb

To give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else

Usage examples:

You've got to consider the time element when planning the whole project., [ + question word ] if yo…
verb

To care about or respect other people or their feelings and wishes

Usage examples:

Did you consider your mother and how she's going to feel about you leaving?, she never considers an…
verb

To believe someone or something to be, or think of him, her, or it as something

Usage examples:

He is currently considered (to be) the best british athlete., we don't consider her to be right for…
verb

To be very much admired

Usage examples:

I don't like her books, but i know she's very highly considered.

Consider translation into English

Consider: translate from English into Chinese

Translate consider into Chinese (Simplified)}
考虑, 认为, 研究, 虑, 思量, 以为, 看, 看成, 算, 思虑, 思忖, 酌量, 思, 深思, 意, 酌, 动脑筋, 揆, 忖, 讲, 熟思

Consider: translate from English into Dutch

Translate consider into Dutch}
Beschouwen, Overwegen, Nagaan, Overdenken, Aanzien, In aanmerking nemen, Aanmerken

Consider: translate from English into French

Translate consider into French}
Envisager, Considérer, Examiner, Prendre en considération, Tenir compte, Étudier, Réfléchir, Estimer, Croire, Respecter, Qualifier

Consider: translate from English into German

Translate consider into German}
Erwägen, Betrachten, Prüfen, Berücksichtigen, Überlegen, Bedenken, Erachten, Nachdenken, Überdenken, Halten für, Anrechnen

Consider: translate from English into Hindi

Translate consider into Hindi}
विचार करना, सोचना, मानना, ध्यान रखना, मथना, समझना

Consider: translate from English into Italian

Translate consider into Italian}
Ritenere, Considerare, Prendere in considerazione, Valutare, Pensare, Riflettere, Tener conto di, Giudicare, Guardare, Reputare, Stimare

Consider: translate from English into Korean

Translate consider into Korean}
고려하다, 중히 여기다, 치다, 숙고하다, 생각하다, ...을 ...이라고 생각하다, 팁을 주다, 주시하다

Consider: translate from English into Russian

Translate consider into Russian}
Рассмотреть возможность, Рассматривать, Учитывать, Считать, Принимать во внимание, Полагать, Считаться, Счесть, Обсуждать, Посчитать, Обдумывать, Сообразить, Рассудить, Вдумываться, Посчитаться, Проявлять уважение

Consider: translate from English into Spanish

Translate consider into Spanish}
Considerar, Examinar, Pensar en, Reflexionar, Tomar en cuenta, Ponderar, Enfocar, Creer

Word origin

late Middle English: from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’.

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Consider synonims

appraise

əˈpreɪz

verb

Assess the value or quality of.

Usage examples:

There is a need to appraise existing techniques
verb

To examine someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs

Usage examples:

Appraise the situation he coolly appraised the situation, deciding which person would be most likel…
verb

To give a judgment about how much money something might be sold for

Usage examples:

Be appraised at the ring was appraised at $40,000.
Appraise - all meanings in English

chew over

phrasal verb

Reflect deeply on a subject

phrasal verb

To think or talk about something, esp. when you need to make a decision

Usage examples:

We won't be able to answer right away – we'll need to chew it over.
Chew over - all meanings in English

contemplate

ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt

verb

Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Usage examples:

He contemplated his image in the mirrors
verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way

Usage examples:

[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…
verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way

Usage examples:

[ + -ing verb ] i'm contemplating going abroad for a year., they were contemplating a move to calif…
Contemplate - all meanings in English

examine

ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn

verb

Inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.

Usage examples:

A doctor examined me and said i might need a caesarean
verb

Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

verb

To look at or consider a person or thing carefully in order to discover something about the person or thing

Usage examples:

Investigators examined the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.
Examine - all meanings in English

get a load of

idiom

Said to make the person you are with look at or notice someone, and usually laugh at them

Usage examples:

Get a load of him in his new clothes!
Get a load of - all meanings in English

inspect

ɪnˈspekt

verb

Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

Usage examples:

They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws
verb

Look over carefully

verb

To look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, esp. about quality or condition

Usage examples:

After the accident both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage., someone from the heal…
Inspect - all meanings in English

observe

verb

Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.

Usage examples:

She observed that all the chairs were already occupied
verb

Watch attentively

Observe - all meanings in English

ponder

verb

Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Usage examples:

I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion
verb

To consider something carefully for a long time

Usage examples:

[ t ] she ponders the reaction she’ll receive., [ i ] the back porch is a quiet place where i can p…
Ponder - all meanings in English

regard

verb

Consider or think of in a specified way.

Usage examples:

She regarded london as her base
noun

Attention to or concern for something.

Usage examples:

The court must have regard to the principle of welfare
verb

To consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something

Usage examples:

Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues., the dog regarded me with suspicion as i approached the…
Regard - all meanings in English

review

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

A comprehensive review of uk defence policy
verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws
verb

Look at again; examine again

Review - all meanings in English

scan

skæn

verb

Look at all parts of (something) carefully in order to detect some feature.

Usage examples:

He raised his binoculars to scan the coast
noun

An act of scanning someone or something.

Usage examples:

A quick scan of the sports page

Examine minutely or intensely

Scan - all meanings in English

scrutinize

verb

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Usage examples:

Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print
verb

To examine someone or something very carefully

Usage examples:

All new products are scrutinized by the laboratory.
verb

To examine something very carefully in order to discover information

Usage examples:

The data raises questions about how closely wall street banks scrutinized the loans.
Scrutinize - all meanings in English

study

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

The study of english
verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

I studied classics at college
verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

Study - all meanings in English

survey

verb

Look closely at or examine (someone or something).

Usage examples:

Her green eyes surveyed him coolly
noun

A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.

Usage examples:

The author provides a survey of the relevant literature
verb

Determining opinions by interviewing people

Survey - all meanings in English

think about

θɪŋk

collocation

Have on one's mind, think about actively

phrasal verb

Take someone or something into account or consideration when deciding on a possible action.

Usage examples:

You can live how you like, but there's the children to think about
phrasal verb

Consider the possibility or advantages of a course of action.

Usage examples:

She thought about enrolling for a college course
Think about - all meanings in English

view

noun

The ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.

Usage examples:

The end of the tunnel came into view
verb

Look at or inspect.

Usage examples:

The public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase
noun

What you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place

Usage examples:

[ u ] she turned a corner and disappeared from view., [ c ] our room had spectacular views of the m…
View - all meanings in English

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