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consideration

[kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn] / kənˌsɪd əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
mental analysis
Synonyms
STRONGEST
application attention debate deliberation discussion examination review scrutiny study
STRONG
cogitation concentration contemplation forethought heed reflection regard thinking thought
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard ignorance neglect thoughtlessness
WEAK
debt disdain disrespect failure heedlessness negligence omission
NOUN
concern; something mentally examined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
development difficulty evidence factor idea issue judgment plan problem proposal
STRONG
emergency estate exigency extent fancy incident items magnitude minutiae notion occasion occurrence particulars perplexity point puzzle scope situation state thought trouble
Antonyms
STRONG
peace
WEAK
debt disdain disregard disrespect failure heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence omission thoughtlessness
NOUN
high regard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
awareness concern respect
STRONG
attentiveness considerateness esteem estimation favor forbearance friendliness heed heedfulness kindliness kindness mercy mindfulness solicitude tact thoughtfulness tolerance
Antonyms
STRONG
carelessness cruelty disapproval intolerance meanness thoughtlessness
WEAK
debt disdain disregard disrespect failure heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence omission
NOUN
payment
Synonyms
STRONG
baksheesh commission fee payback percentage perk perquisite recompense remuneration reward salary tip wage
WEAK
commish something to sweeten pot
Antonyms
WEAK
debt disdain disregard disrespect failure heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence omission thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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"After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably," they posted on Instagram in a joint statement.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The Kremlin responded to Bonya by saying it will take her advice under consideration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In courtrooms, this played out in the form of trying to block consideration of the racial effects of a policy rather than focusing solely on proving an invidious racist intent.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

How investors view the agreement is an important consideration for the IPO.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

There was consideration while the robot’s slow brain worked.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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Dwight D. Eisenhower, "The Military-Industrial Complex" (1961)

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myPerspectives 6.4

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