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- [kuh n-sid-er]
- /kənˈsɪd ər/
- /kənˈsɪdə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sid-er]
- /kənˈsɪd ər/
Definitions of consider word
- verb consider If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are. 3
- verb consider If you consider something, you think about it carefully. 3
- verb consider If you are considering doing something, you intend to do it, but have not yet made a final decision whether to do it. 3
- verb consider to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate 3
- verb consider to judge, deem, or have as an opinion 3
- verb consider to have regard for; respect 3
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Origin of consider
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English consideren (< Anglo-French) < Latin consīderāre to examine, equivalent to con- con- + sīder- (stem of sīdus) star-group, sky (see sidereal) + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Consider
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consider popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consider
verb consider
- scrutinize — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- grant — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
- recognize — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
Antonyms for consider
verb consider
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- discard — to cast aside or dispose of; get rid of: to discard an old hat.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
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