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verb

Consider v. t. (past & past part. considered; pres. part. considering)

1.

To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on. "I will consider thy testimonies." "Thenceforth to speculations high or deep I turned my thoughts, and with capacious mind Considered all things visible."

2.

To look at attentively; to observe; to examine. "She considereth a field, and buyeth it."

3.

To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect. "Consider, sir, the chance of war: the day Was yours by accident." "England could grow into a posture of being more united at home, and more considered abroad."

4.

To estimate; to think; to regard; to view. "Considered as plays, his works are absurd." Note: The proper sense of consider is often blended with an idea of the result of considering; as, "Blessed is he that considereth the poor."; i.e., considers with sympathy and pity. "Which (services) if I have not enough considered."; i.e., requited as the sufficient considering of them would suggest. "Consider him liberally."

Synonyms: To ponder; weigh; revolve; study; reflect or meditate on; contemplate; examine. See Ponder.

Consider v. i.

1.

To think seriously; to make examination; to reflect; to deliberate. "We will consider of your suit." "'T were to consider too curiously, to consider so." "She wished she had taken a moment to consider, before rushing down stairs."

2.

To hesitate. (Poetic & R.)

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Etymology of 'Consider'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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— Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 - Vol. 53, January, 1843 • Various

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