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- pronunciation:
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verb |
| inflections: |
considers, considering, considered |
| definition 1: |
When you consider something, you think about it carefully and in a serious way.
Paul's dad is considering whether to buy a new car or get the old one fixed.- similar words:
- debate, ponder, view, weigh
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| definition 2: |
When you consider someone your friend, it means that you think of them as your friend. That is how you judge that person.
Katelyn considers Hailey her best friend, but she isn't sure if Hailey feels the same way.Stefan's mom paints a lot, but she says that she doesn't consider herself an artist.- similar words:
- believe, estimate, evaluate, find, suppose
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| definition 3: |
When you consider something, you think about it and decide whether it's a good thing to do or not.
We asked our mom if she would take us to the amusement park next week. She didn't say "yes," but she said she would consider it.- similar words:
- weigh
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| related words: |
discuss, entertain, rate, reason, try |
Consider is from a Latin word sidus, which was combined with the prefix "con-" to mean "to observe, contemplate, or examine the stars."
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