consider, study, contemplate, weigh mean to think about in order to arrive at a judgment or decision. consider may suggest giving thought to in order to reach a suitable conclusion, opinion, or decision.

CONSIDER definition: 1. to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision: 2. to give attention to a…. Learn more.

To think carefully about (something), especially before making a decision; I needed more time to consider my options. We considered taking the train instead of the bus.

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. [VERB …

Feb 8, 2026 · consider (third-person singular simple present considers, present participle considering, simple past and past participle considered) (transitive) To think about seriously.

show consideration for:[~ + object] to consider other people's feelings. consider is a verb, considerate and considerable are adjectives, consideration is a noun: I consider him a friend.

To think carefully about (something), especially before making a decision; I needed more time to consider my options. We considered taking the train instead of the bus.