Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - consider
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Consider
consider
verb (~ed; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~er, from Latin ~are to observe, think about, from com- + sider-, sidus heavenly body Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to think about carefully: as a. to think of especially with regard to taking some action is ~ing you for the job ~ed moving to the city b. to take into account defendant's age must be ~ed 2. to regard or treat in an attentive or kindly way he ~ed her every wish 3. to gaze on steadily or reflectively 4. to come to judge or classify ~ thrift essential 5. regard his works are well ~ed abroad 6. suppose intransitive verb reflect, deliberate paused a moment to ~ Synonyms: ~, study, contemplate, weigh mean to think about in order to arrive at a judgment or decision. ~ may suggest giving thought to in order to reach a suitable conclusion, opinion, or decision refused even to ~ my proposal. study implies sustained purposeful concentration and attention to details and minutiae study the plan closely. contemplate stresses focusing one's thoughts on something but does not imply coming to a conclusion or decision contemplate the consequences of refusing. weigh implies attempting to reach the truth or arrive at a decision by balancing conflicting claims or evidence weigh the pros and cons of the case.
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v.tr. (often absol.) 1 contemplate mentally, esp. in order to reach a conclusion. 2 examine the merits of (a course of action, a candidate, claim, etc.). 3 give attention to. 4 reckon with; take into account. 5 (foll. by that + clause) have the opinion. 6 (foll. by compl.) believe; regard as (consider it to be genuine; consider it settled). 7 (as considered adj.) formed after careful thought (a considered opinion). Phrases and idioms all things considered taking everything into account. Etymology: ME f. OF considerer f. L considerare examine ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1) принимать во внимание 2) рассматривать 3) соображать 4) считаться to consider by convention — считать условно ...Англо-русский Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
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гл. 1) рассматривать, обсуждать 2) полагать, считать 3) принимать во внимание, учитывать • - consider a claim - consider a complaint - consider a contract - consider an application - consider an objection - consider necessary Syn: discuss, examine, inspect, observe, be considered, be under consideration CONSIDER – to consider an application ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
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1. рассматривать, обсуждать; обдумывать to consider a request —- рассмотреть просьбу 2. обдумывать let me consider a little —- дайте мне подумать немного 3. задумать, предполагать или намереваться (сделать что-л.); подумывать (о чем-л.) to consider a job in the city —- подумывать о работе в городе, собираться устроиться на работу в городе an act no normal man would consider —- поступок, который нормальному человеку и в голову не придет (совершить) 4. принимать во внимание, учитывать all things considered —- принимая все во внимание 5. полагать, считать we consider him (to be) a clever man —- мы считаем его умным человеком we consider that you are not to blame —- мы считаем, что вы не виноваты I consider myself happy —- я считаю себя счастливым consider yourself at home —- чувствуйте себя как дома if you consider it necessary —- если вы считаете это необходимым 6. проявлять уважение (к кому-л.); считаться (с кем-л.) to consider others —- считаться с другими, проявлять к другим уважение to consider the feelings of others —- считаться с чувством других 7. юр. судить по совокупности (с ранее совершенными преступлениями) ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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v. 1) рассматривать, обсуждать (as) I considered him as a fool, I considered him as foolish, I considered him as belonging to a group of misguided thinkers. 2) обдумывать 3) полагать, считать he is considered a rich man - он считается богачом 4) принимать во внимание, учитывать all things considered - приняв все во внимание 5) считаться с кем-л.; проявлять уважение к кому-л. to consider others - считаться с другими Syn: count, deem, reckon, regard see study ...Англо-русский словарь
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(considers, considering, considered) Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English. 1. If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are. We don’t consider our customers to be mere consumers; we consider them to be our friends... I had always considered myself a strong, competent woman... I consider activities such as jogging and weightlifting as unnatural... Barbara considers that pet shops which sell customers these birds are very unfair. VERB: V n to-inf, V n n/adj, V n as adj/n, V that 2. If you consider something, you think about it carefully. The government is being asked to consider a plan to fix the date of the Easter break... Consider how much you can afford to pay for a course, and what is your upper limit. VERB: V n, V wh 3. If you are considering doing something, you intend to do it, but have not yet made a final decision whether to do it. I had seriously considered telling the story from the point of view of the wives... They are considering the launch of their own political party. VERB: V -ing, V n 4. see also considered, considering ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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~ v 1 »THINK ABOUT« to think about something, especially about whether to accept something or do something (He paused to consider his options. | Any reasonable offer will be considered. | consider doing sth) (I'm considering applying for that job. | consider where/how/why etc) (We're still considering where to move to.) 2 »HAVE AN OPINION« to think of someone or something in a particular way (consider sb/sth (to be) wise/important etc) (A further increase in interest rates is now considered unlikely. | consider sth an honour/a duty etc) (I consider it a great honour to be invited. | consider sb (to be) a fool/hero etc) (Liz Quinn was considered an excellent teacher.) 3 consider yourself lucky to think you are fortunate (Consider yourself lucky you weren't in the car at the time.) 4 »REMEMBER TO THINK OF« to remember to think carefully about something before making a judgment or a decision (Before you resign you should consider the effect it will have on your family. | consider that) (If you consider that she's only been studying English for six months, she speaks it very well. | consider what/how/who etc) (Have you considered how difficult it is for these refugees?) 5 »PEOPLE's FEELINGS« to think about someone or their feelings etc and try to avoid upsetting or hurting them (God, you're so selfish! You've got to learn to consider other people!) 6 all things considered used when saying what you think about something after considering all the facts (All things considered, I'm sure we made the right decision.) 7 »DISCUSS FORMALLY« to discuss something such as a report or problem, so that you can make a decision about it (The committee has been considering the report.) 8 »LOOK AT« formal to look at someone or something carefully (Henry considered the sculpture with an expert eye.) 9 be considering your position formal to be deciding whether or not to leave your job ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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- mid-14c., from O.Fr. considerer, from L. considerare "to look at closely, observe," lit. "to observe the stars," from com- "with" + sidus (gen. sideris) "constellation." Perhaps a metaphor from navigation, but more likely reflecting Roman obsession with divination by astrology. Considerable "pretty large" is from 1651; considerate "thoughtful of others" is from 1700. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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