consider
gb/kənsˈɪdɚ/ us/kənsˈɪdɚ/
B1
English
~ 400
megfontol, fontolgat, mérlegel, tart, tekint, figyelembe vesz, számol, tekintettel van
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to consider [something] before [doing something]
We need to consider all the risks before starting the project.
A projekt megkezdése előtt mérlegelnünk kell az összes kockázatot.
She considered moving to another city for work.
Fontolgatta, hogy a munka miatt egy másik városba költözik.
Before you decide, consider how it will affect your family.
I’m considering whether to accept the job offer.
They considered the proposal carefully.
Learner examples
I will consider your idea.
Megfontolom az ötletedet.
Please consider my offer.
Kérlek, fontold meg az ajánlatomat.
He is considering a new job.
We must consider the cost.
She considered the plan.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consider' with 'concern'. 'Consider' means to think about; 'concern' means to worry about or relate to.
Meaning
Think carefully before deciding
Collocations
carefully consider
|consider the options
|consider the possibility
|consider doing
|consider whether
Synonyms
contemplate (More formal and often suggests deep or prolonged thought.)
|
weigh (Suggests comparing pros and cons before deciding.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not think about something.)
|
dismiss (To decide something is not worth thinking about.)
Themes
thinking
|decision-making
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To think about something before you decide or choose.
To think about something seriously and carefully, especially before making a choice or forming an opinion.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to consider [someone/something] [adjective/noun]
Many consider her a great leader.
Sokan kiváló vezetőnek tartják.
I consider this book essential reading.
Ezt a könyvet alapvető olvasmánynak tartom.
He’s considered the best player on the team.
Some people consider it rude to ask that question.
Learner examples
I consider her my best friend.
A legjobb barátomnak tartom őt.
They consider him a good teacher.
Jó tanárnak tartják.
We consider this work important.
I consider the movie boring.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit 'a' when using 'consider [noun]' — e.g., 'I consider him teacher' instead of 'I consider him a teacher'.
Meaning
Regard as in a certain way
Collocations
consider important
|consider appropriate
|consider a friend
|consider necessary
Synonyms
regard (Neutral term for seeing someone/something in a certain way.)
|
deem (Formal synonym often used in official statements.)
Antonyms
disregard (To not consider someone or something important.)
Themes
opinions
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To think of someone or something in a certain way.
To have a particular opinion about someone or something, or to regard them in a specific way.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to consider [fact/aspect] when [doing something]
When sentencing, the judge considered the defendant’s age.
A büntetés kiszabásakor a bíró figyelembe vette a vádlott életkorát.
You should consider her feelings before making that comment.
Mielőtt ilyen megjegyzést teszel, figyelembe kellene venned az érzéseit.
We must consider the impact on the environment.
Learner examples
Please consider my feelings.
Kérlek, vedd figyelembe az érzéseimet.
We must consider the weather before we go.
Figyelembe kell vennünk az időjárást, mielőtt elindulunk.
The teacher considers each student's needs.
Meaning
Take into account when judging
Collocations
consider the circumstances
|consider the needs of
|consider all factors
Synonyms
take into account (Common phrase meaning to include as part of the decision process.)
|
factor in (Informal equivalent focusing on including variables in consideration.)
Antonyms
overlook (To fail to notice or include something in your decision.)
Themes
decision-making
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To think about facts or feelings when you decide something.
To take certain facts, circumstances, or feelings into account when making a judgment or decision.
Grammar
Dictionary form
consider
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚ/
US/kənsˈɪdɚ/
Syllables & stress
con - sider (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sider)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: consider
- 3rd Person Singular: considers
- Present Participle: considering
- Past: considered
Word family
Forms
considers
verb
considering
verb
considered
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Advanced or less common
reconsideration
noun
inconsiderable
adjective
Expressions
consider it done
1/kənsˈɪdɚ ˈɪt dˈʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Promise to do right away
Used to say you will do what someone has asked right away and without any problem.
Examples
- "Could you send me the report by tonight?" "Consider it done."
- "Please reserve a table for us." "Consider it done."
consider the source
1/kənsˈɪdɚ ðə sˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
Judge information by origin
Think about who gave the information before you believe it.
Examples
- Before you get upset, consider the source of that rumor.
- You should always consider the source before trusting news online.