/kənˈsɪdə/
Translation
To think about something carefully before you decide.
Word origin
From Latin considerare, meaning to look at closely, once used of watching the stars.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- considerare
- English cognates
- considerate, consideration
Grammar
Examples
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"Consider" means to think about something carefully.
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"Considers" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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"Considered" is the past form of "consider".
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