to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision
I'd like some time to consider.
consider something She is considering her options.
Let us consider the facts.
We are considering various possibilities.
He was seriously considering an appeal.
a carefully considered response
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one).
consider doing something Have you considered starting your own business?
consider how/what, etc… We need to consider how the law might be reformed.
He was considering what to do next.
The court must consider whether the employer was negligent.
consider somebody/something for something We are considering her for the job of designer.
to think of somebody/something in a particular way
consider somebody/something + noun I consider her a friend.
The award is considered a great honour.
He considers it his duty.
consider somebody/something to be, have, etc. something She is widely considered to be the greatest player ever.
Who do you consider to be responsible for the accident?
He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country.
consider yourself + noun He considers himself an expert on the subject.
consider somebody/something + adj. They will take any steps they consider necessary.
Certain subjects were not considered appropriate for female artists.
consider somebody/something as something You should consider this as a long-term investment.
consider (that)… She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion.
it is considered that… It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs.
to think about something, especially the feelings of other people, and be influenced by it when making a decision, etc.
You should consider other people before you act.
to look carefully at somebody/something
He stood there, considering the painting.
thinking carefully about all the facts, especially the problems or difficulties, of a situation
She's had a lot of problems since her husband died but she seems quite cheerful, all things considered.
your opinion that is the result of careful thought
It is my considered opinion that you are wrong.
