consider

Definition

To think about seriously.

Etymology

From Middle English consideren, from Middle French considerer, from Latin considerare.

Example Sentences

• "Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."
• "How can you know everything about everything, if you won't consider any dissent?"
• "Thenceforth to speculations high or deep / I turned my thoughts, and with capacious mind / Considered all things visible."

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