1Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

1. 1.1 Think about and be drawn toward (a course of action)
   he had considered giving up his job

   Example sentencesExamples

   • He and Pete have been looking at multimillion-dollar homes and Darryl is considering buying a golf course.
   • When snags pose no safety hazard to golfers or course maintenance staff, consider leaving them in place.
   • Perhaps you would consider providing a gift towards our Jamaican outreach.
   • I agree, and think that we have made a big mistake by not considering such a course of action.
   • I would urge anyone else who has similar problems to consider undertaking this course if they are given the opportunity.
   • Adults who want to continue with their education are being asked to consider Open University courses.
   • Meanwhile, New College in Walcot and Swindon College have confirmed they are considering offering the course.
   • She said she would be asking them to consider fully implementing refresher courses.
   • Perhaps the university may consider a lesser contribution towards the cost as it is not on land owned by the university.
   • For example, consider attending a course or convention offered by a food service vendor or supplier.
   • Something else that he had considered was a nursing course at Cregg House.
   • If all this sounds a bit too much like hard work, you could of course consider putting yourself in storage for the winter.
   • Rehabilitation and return to the medical course should always be considered, but may not be possible or successful.
   • He is considering tilting him towards the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup next month, in which case Strong Flow will need to win with some authority here.
   • Though his chief lieutenants either tried to urge an end to the war or seek one them selves separately, he refused to consider such a course.
   • I know the air is pretty rarified in academia, but has the good professor considered taking an evening course in the university of life?
2. 1.2 Regard (someone or something) as having a specified quality.
   with object and complement I consider him irresponsible

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   • Unless of course you consider operating a motor vehicle at high speeds as some kind of cosmic revelation.
   • Some people consider me an ambassador for skateboarding, but at the core, I'm just a pro skater.
   • He is considered conservative on social issues and holds strong republican views on the North.
   • Some of this support surely comes from some of the same people who'd considered him something of a cold fish.
   • If you are poor but have all good qualities you are considered not worth knowing.
   • In some quarters, the dove is considered to possess angelic qualities.
   • Hey, did I ever care about whether or not people considered me an idiot at all?
   • I think most people would consider him an unscrupulous thug who should be apprehended and punished.
   • At first regarded as an eccentric minor poet, she is now considered a major writer of startling originality.
   • I personally consider anyone that thinks this is a joke to be too shallow to be called a philosopher.
   • If, however, a person considers him or herself to be different from the group, it will be easier to disregard the group's opinion.
   • If on any occasion the other person turns against him, he considers him ungrateful.
   • It is quite a fantasy to have a whole people consider you divine after all.
   • I think in America, some people consider us one of the very last remaining communist countries.
   • This is considered a famous poem, and reflects a graceful attitude towards riches and power.
   • In his time he was considered eccentric for conserving wildlife while most of his contemporaries were shooting it.
   • Despite her ugly qualities, I still consider her a person who offers excellent company.
   • As a result, many people often mistakenly consider quantity and quality of training to be synonymous.
   • Neighbours consider him a kind person who is ready to help others, while criminals see him as a thorn in their side.
   • I don't really know him very well as a person, but I consider him one of my fierce rivals.

   Synonyms

   regard as, deem, hold to be, think, think of as, reckon, believe, judge, adjudge, rate, class as, account, count, gauge, look on as, view as, see as, take for, interpret as, suppose, find
3. 1.3 Believe; think.
   all three patients were considered to be in a critical condition

   I don't consider that I'm to blame

   Example sentencesExamples

   • I have taken these into account and considered each dream to be a form of communication.
   • At that time, the Inspector considered Sandown Hall to be of historic interest and a fine early example of the Greek revival style.
   • The judge may have considered that there was no need to repeat all of the details in the summing up.
   • These works were thought to be the work of a historical figure named Hermes Trismegistus who was considered to be a contemporary of Moses.
   • Only once did the excitable youngster's tongue become tied, this when attempting to articulate the word ‘ambitions’, in the course of an enquiry into what he considers his to be.
   • Investigators are considering this to be the work of a suicide cult, though this is believed to be purely speculation as of right now.
   • At this point, he considers that he is finished with this nonsense, but, the gate is still there and the prospect of living a dull academic life pales in comparison with the potentials he saw in the future.
   • I know some people probably consider me to be a trophy wife - when they meet me they realise that's not the case.
   • I have always considered myself to be reasonably green, driving a small car, walking to work and recycling much of my rubbish.
   • It offers a free search engine and is considered to be one of the best on the market.
   • It is considered to be the search engine with the largest reach on the Internet.
   • I think I must leave others to decide for themselves on the point, as my judgement may not be considered to be impartial.

   Synonyms

   believe, think, maintain, imagine, be of the view, reckon, guess, estimate, conjecture, fancy, suspect, feel, have a feeling, have the feeling, assume, presume, take it, suppose, expect, gather
4. 1.4 Take (something) into account when making an assessment or judgment.
   one service area is not enough when you consider the number of cars using this highway

   Example sentencesExamples

   • The deaths and torture scenes are rather grisly when you consider the era in which this movie came out.
   • As we've said, custom design doesn't come cheap but when you consider what you get, we think it's great value.
   • Sometimes a system may look expensive but when you consider factors like reduced installation time, higher aeration efficiency, greater longevity of the products, reduced maintenance needs and comprehensive warranty programs it becomes clear that overall you often get more than what you pay for.

   Synonyms

   take into consideration, take into account, take account of, make allowances for, respect, bear in mind, be mindful of, have regard to, reckon with, remember, mind, mark, heed, note, not forget, make provision for, take to heart, pay regard to, be guided by
5. 1.5 Look attentively at.
   he considered the women around the table with wariness

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Narrowing his eyes, and with one hand tucked in the silk pocket of his well-cut slacks, he considered her face as if she were a portrait by Rubens or Goya.
   • He considered her face a moment before he reached for her arm.
   • He sighed to himself as he considered the portrait for a long moment.

   Synonyms

   look at, contemplate, observe, regard, survey, view, scrutinize, scan, examine, inspect