to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on

He considered the cost before buying the new car.

to regard as or deem to be

I consider the story improbable.

to think, believe, or suppose

We consider his reply unsatisfactory.

to bear in mind; make allowance for

The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior.

to pay attention to; regard

He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.

to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.; esteem.

to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.)

to consider a job in Guatemala.

Obsolete . to view attentively; scrutinize.

Obsolete . to recompense or remunerate.

to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.

to view carefully or thoughtfully.

verb

discard , dismiss , forget , ignore , neglect , reject , abandon , disregard , leave

verb

acknowledge , allow for , assent to , chew over , cogitate , concede , consult , contemplate , deal with , deliberate , dream of , envisage , examine , excogitate , favor , flirt with , grant , inspect , keep in mind , look at , meditate , mull over , muse , perpend , ponder , provide for , reason , reckon with , recognize , reflect , regard , revolve , ruminate , scan , scrutinize , see , see about , speculate , study , subscribe to , take into account , take under advisement , take up , think out , think over , toss around * , analyze , appraise , bear in mind , believe , care for , count , credit , deem , estimate , feel , hold , hold an opinion , judge , keep in view , look upon , make allowance for , remember , respect , sense , set down , suppose , take for , think , think of , view , eye , chew on , entertain , mull , think through , turn over , weigh , hear of , treat , account , esteem , reckon , opine , honor , value , adjudicate , debate , expend , heed , impute , meditate on , note , review , think about