Consider Definition

consider
verb
  1. deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"
  2. give careful consideration to; "consider the possibility of moving"
  3. take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; "Take the case of China"; "Consider the following case"
  4. show consideration for; take into account; "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient"
  5. think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
  6. judge or regard; look upon; judge; "I think he is very smart"; "I believe her to be very smart"; "I think that he is her boyfriend"; "The racist conceives such people to be inferior"
  7. look at attentively
  8. look at carefully; study mentally; "view a problem"
  9. regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem; "Please consider your family"

"Consider" in song lyrics

See how consider is used in real songs:

  • "Take the chances y'all won't consider"
    Bubba Sparxxx f/ Bo Hagin, Kosha (Stonewall) — If It's Bumpin
  • "Callin your brother oreo get off it yo, now Tom consider"
    Chino XL — What Am I?
  • "so won't chu think back and consider"
    The CMC's — S.O.W.

Usage tips for "consider"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "consider" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for consider to find words that pair well.

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