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Consider: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：think carefully (consider)

consider 🔊

/kənˈsɪdər/

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Person thinking carefully about a question, consider meaning illustration

think carefully 🔊

➕

/θɪŋk ˈkɛrəfli/

To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or forming an opinion.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'considerare' (con- 'together' + sider- 'star'), to observe stars for guidance.

💡 Mnemonic

Picture friends looking at stars together ('con-sider') to make a decision.

📖 Example

Before choosing a university, she will consider all her options carefully. 🔊 Before choosing a university, she will consider all her options carefully.

🔗 Collocations

consider the possibility – to think about something as a possible option

consider carefully – to think about something with great attention

consider as an option – to view something as one of the choices

🔄 Synonyms

ponder (v.) – to think deeply about something

deliberate (v.) – to think carefully and for a long time

weigh (v.) – to consider something against other options

🚫 Antonyms

ignore (v.) – to pay no attention to something

disregard (v.) – to not consider something as important

neglect (v.) – to fail to consider or think about something

🌱 Derivatives

consideration (n.) – careful thought or regard

considerable (adj.) – large or important enough to be noticed

considerate (adj.) – careful not to inconvenience others

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'considerare' (con- + sidus 'star'), originally meant to observe stars for augury. Over time it evolved to mean careful thought.

Meaning 2：regard as (consider)

consider 🔊

/kənˈsɪdər/

to think of someone or something in a particular way; to regard as.

regard as 🔊

➕

/rɪˈɡɑːrd æz/

To think of someone or something in a particular way, often based on opinion or belief.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Many people consider her to be the most talented musician in our school. 🔊 Many people consider her to be the most talented musician in our school.

🔗 Collocations

consider someone/something as – to view someone or something in a specific role

consider someone/something to be – to hold a particular opinion about someone or something

widely considered – generally regarded by many people

🔄 Synonyms

regard (v.) – to think of someone or something in a specified way

deem (v.) – to judge or consider in a particular way

view (v.) – to regard or consider in a specific manner

🚫 Antonyms

disregard (v.) – to not consider someone or something as worthy of attention

misjudge (v.) – to form an incorrect opinion about someone or something

🌱 Derivatives

consideration (n.) – the act of regarding or thinking about

considerable (adj.) – noteworthy or significant in degree

considerate (adj.) – showing thoughtful regard for others