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consider

[kuhn-sid-er] / kənˈsɪd ər /
VERB
turn over in one's mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge contemplate deal with examine favor grant look at recognize regard scrutinize see study
STRONG
cogitate concede consult deliberate envisage excogitate inspect meditate muse ponder reason reflect revolve ruminate scan speculate
WEAK
allow for assent to chew over dream of flirt with keep in mind mull over perpend provide for reckon with see about subscribe to take into account take under advisement take up think out think over toss around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard forget ignore look away neglect refuse
WEAK
abandon discard dismiss leave reject
VERB
regard a certain way
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze believe deem feel hold respect think view
STRONG
appraise count credit estimate judge reflect remember sense suppose
WEAK
bear in mind care for hold an opinion keep in view look upon make allowance for reckon with set down take for take into account think of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve ignore
STRONG
disregard
WEAK
abandon discard dismiss forget leave neglect reject

Example Sentences

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People in the apostolic movement live in what they consider to be a prophetic moment, when God will reveal what is to come.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

And if your husband’s pension has no survivor clause, consider a life-insurance policy to help fill that gap.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

I would ask you to consider the work of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The increase in the state pension age to 68 is currently legislated for 2044–46, although a review will consider whether to change those dates.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I have had a life of sorrow, I have been poor and ill, but I consider it my duty, a sacred thing, a holy mission to expose it.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.