consider
gb/kənsˈɪdɚ/ us/kənsˈɪdɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 400
megfontol, fontolgat, mérlegel, tart, tekint, figyelembe vesz, számol, tekintettel van
VERBO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consider' with 'concern'. 'Consider' means to think about; 'concern' means to worry about or relate to.
Significado
Think carefully before deciding
Colocaciones
carefully consider
|consider the options
|consider the possibility
|consider doing
|consider whether
Sinónimos
contemplate (More formal and often suggests deep or prolonged thought.)
|
weigh (Suggests comparing pros and cons before deciding.)
Antónimos
ignore (To deliberately not think about something.)
|
dismiss (To decide something is not worth thinking about.)
Temas
thinking
|decision-making
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
VERBO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes omit 'a' when using 'consider [noun]' — e.g., 'I consider him teacher' instead of 'I consider him a teacher'.
Significado
Regard as in a certain way
Colocaciones
consider important
|consider appropriate
|consider a friend
|consider necessary
Sinónimos
regard (Neutral term for seeing someone/something in a certain way.)
|
deem (Formal synonym often used in official statements.)
Antónimos
disregard (To not consider someone or something important.)
Temas
opinions
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
Take into account when judging
Colocaciones
consider the circumstances
|consider the needs of
|consider all factors
Sinónimos
take into account (Common phrase meaning to include as part of the decision process.)
|
factor in (Informal equivalent focusing on including variables in consideration.)
Antónimos
overlook (To fail to notice or include something in your decision.)
Temas
decision-making
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
consider
AFI
GB/kənsˈɪdɚ/
US/kənsˈɪdɚ/
Sílabas y acento
con - sider (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sider)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: consider
- 3rd Person Singular: considers
- Present Participle: considering
- Past: considered
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- "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.
Ejemplos
- Before you get upset, consider the source of that rumor.
- You should always consider the source before trusting news online.