consider
/kənˈsɪd.ə/
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Also seen as: considers · considering
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To think about seriously.
Verb
Examples
Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “consider” mean?
To think about seriously.
Is “consider” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.