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• verb
To think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.
"The committee will consider all the proposals before selecting a winner."
To regard or believe someone or something to have a specified quality, status, or characteristic.
"Critics widely consider her latest novel to be a masterpiece of modern literature."
To take something into account or show thoughtful attention toward the feelings and circumstances of others.
"When designing the public park, the architects made sure to consider the needs of elderly residents."
To look attentively or steadily at someone or something.
"He stood silent for a moment to consider the distant mountain peaks."
Word Nuance & Usage
When 'consider' means 'to think about' or 'to contemplate', it is followed directly by a noun phrase or a gerund (e.g., 'consider moving abroad'), never an infinitive ('consider to move'). When used in the sense of 'to regard as', it typically takes a direct object and an object complement without 'as' in formal writing (e.g., 'We consider her an expert').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'considerer', which comes from the Latin 'considerare', meaning 'to look at closely' or 'to observe'. The Latin verb literally meant 'to observe the stars', formed from 'com-' (with, together) and 'sidus' (genitive 'sideris'), meaning 'heavenly body, star, or constellation'.
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