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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Maybe we’ll really let things go so far that we’ll seriously need to consider blotting out the sky someday soon.

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

Or it may need to consider the unthinkable.

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 consider what it would be like if such a scenario happened, and I’m so caught up in the fantasy that I lose track of what he’s saying.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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