English > consider: 9 senses > verb 1, cognition| Meaning | deem to be. |
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| Pattern | Something ----s something Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP |
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| Example | "I consider her to be shallow" |
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| Synonyms | see, reckon, view, regard |
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| Narrower | abstract | Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example |
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| call | Consider or regard as being |
| capitalize, capitalise | Consider expenditures as capital assets rather than expenses |
| consider | Regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem |
| deem, hold, view as, take for | Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view |
| disrespect, disesteem | Have little or no respect for |
| expect | Consider reasonable or due |
| favor, favour | Consider as the favorite |
| idealize, idealise | Consider or render as ideal |
| identify | Consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else |
| include | Consider as part of something |
| like | Feel about or towards |
| make | Consider as being |
| prize, value, treasure, appreciate | hold dear |
| receive | Regard favorably or with disapproval |
| reconsider | Consider again |
| reconsider | Consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, with a view to altering it |
| reify | Consider an abstract concept to be real |
| relativize, relativise | Consider or treat as relative / relative |
| respect, esteem, value, prize, prise | Regard highly |
| Broader | think, believe, consider, conceive | judge or regard |
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| Similar to | interpret, construe, see | make sense of |
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| Spanish | considerar, estimar, ver |
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| Catalan | considerar, estimar, veure |
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English > consider: 9 senses > verb 2, perception| Meaning | Give careful consideration to. |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE |
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| Example | "consider the possibility of moving" |
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| Synonym | study |
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| Caused by | bethink | Cause oneself to consider something |
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| Narrower | compare, liken, equate | Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous |
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| factor, factor in, factor out | Consider as relevant when making a decision |
| Broader | chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate | Reflect deeply on a subject / subject |
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| Similar to | consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate | think about carefully |
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| Spanish | considerar, contemplar, estimar, estudiar, juzgar |
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| Catalan | considerar, estimar, jutjar |
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| Nouns | consideration | the process of giving careful thought to something |
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| consideration | information that should be kept in mind when making a decision |
| consideration | a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) |
English > consider: 9 senses > verb 5, communication| Meaning | think about carefully; weigh. |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s something PP; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE; Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE |
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| Model | They consider moving |
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| Example | "They considered the possibility of a strike" |
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| Synonyms | debate, moot, turn over, deliberate |
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| Narrower | debate | argue with one another |
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| premeditate | Consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand |
| see | Deliberate or decide |
| think twice | Consider and reconsider carefully |
| wrestle | Engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate |
| Broader | hash out, discuss, talk over | speak with others about (something) |
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| Similar to | study, consider | Give careful consideration to |
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| Spanish | considerar, contemplar, deliberar, discutir, estimar |
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| Catalan | considerar, deliberar, discutir, estimar, plantejar |
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| Nouns | consideration | the process of giving careful thought to something |
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| consideration | a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) |
English > consider: 9 senses > verb 6, cognition| Meaning | judge or regard; look upon; judge. |
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| Pattern | Something ----s something Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s somebody |
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| Synonyms | think, believe, conceive |
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| Narrower | feel | Have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude |
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| hold | Remain committed to |
| rethink | change one's mind |
| see, consider, reckon, view, regard | deem to be |
| think | dispose the mind in a certain way |
| think of, repute, know as, be known as, regard as, look upon, look on, esteem, take to be | look on as or consider |
| Broader | evaluate, pass judgment, judge | form a critical opinion of |
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| Spanish | considerar, creer, opinar, pensar |
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| Catalan | considerar, creure, pensar |
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| Nouns | consideration | the process of giving careful thought to something |
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| consideration | a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) |