consider
Translation
to consider, to think about, to regard as, to take into account
Examples
Please consider my application.
Please consider my application.
We consider him a great leader.
We consider him a great leader.
Have you considered moving to a new city?
Have you considered moving to a new city?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to think about (sth.) Please consider my application.
((sb./sth.)) ((as/to be sth.)) to regard (sb./sth.) as (sth.) We consider him a great leader.
((-ing)) to think about doing (sth.) Have you considered moving to a new city?
Similar Words
Synonyms: think about, ponder, regard, deem
Etymology
From Latin 'considerare', 'to look at closely', from 'con-' (with) + 'sidus' (star), as in observing the stars.
Memory Tips
Imagine looking at all sides ('con-') of a star ('sidus') before making a decision, meaning to think carefully.