consider
gb/kənsˈɪdɚ/ us/kənsˈɪdɚ/
B1
Inglese
~ 400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
B1
action
1
Think carefully before deciding
To think about something before you decide or choose.
Schema d'uso:
to consider [something] before [doing something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consider' with 'concern'. 'Consider' means to think about; 'concern' means to worry about or relate to.
Sinonimi
contemplate (More formal and often suggests deep or prolonged thought.)
|
weigh (Suggests comparing pros and cons before deciding.)
Contrari
ignore (To deliberately not think about something.)
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dismiss (To decide something is not worth thinking about.)
Collocazioni
carefully consider
|consider the options
|consider the possibility
|consider doing
|consider whether
Temi
thinking
|decision-making
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- We need to consider all the risks before starting the project.
- She considered moving to another city for work.
- Before you decide, consider how it will affect your family.
- I’m considering whether to accept the job offer.
- They considered the proposal carefully.
Esempi per chi studia
- I will consider your idea.
- Please consider my offer.
- He is considering a new job.
- We must consider the cost.
- She considered the plan.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Regard as in a certain way
To think of someone or something in a certain way.
Schema d'uso:
to consider [someone/something] [adjective/noun]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes omit 'a' when using 'consider [noun]' — e.g., 'I consider him teacher' instead of 'I consider him a teacher'.
Sinonimi
regard (Neutral term for seeing someone/something in a certain way.)
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deem (Formal synonym often used in official statements.)
Contrari
disregard (To not consider someone or something important.)
Collocazioni
consider important
|consider appropriate
|consider a friend
|consider necessary
Temi
opinions
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Many consider her a great leader.
- I consider this book essential reading.
- He’s considered the best player on the team.
- Some people consider it rude to ask that question.
Esempi per chi studia
- I consider her my best friend.
- They consider him a good teacher.
- We consider this work important.
- I consider the movie boring.
Verbo
formal
B2
action
3
Take into account when judging
To think about facts or feelings when you decide something.
Schema d'uso:
to consider [fact/aspect] when [doing something]
Sinonimi
take into account (Common phrase meaning to include as part of the decision process.)
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factor in (Informal equivalent focusing on including variables in consideration.)
Contrari
overlook (To fail to notice or include something in your decision.)
Collocazioni
consider the circumstances
|consider the needs of
|consider all factors
Temi
decision-making
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
|work
Esempi
- When sentencing, the judge considered the defendant’s age.
- You should consider her feelings before making that comment.
- We must consider the impact on the environment.
Esempi per chi studia
- Please consider my feelings.
- We must consider the weather before we go.
- The teacher considers each student's needs.
Grammatica
Forma base
consider
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚ/
US/kənsˈɪdɚ/
Sillabe e accento
con - sider (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sider)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: consider
- 3rd Person Singular: considers
- Present Participle: considering
- Past: considered
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- "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.
Esempi
- Before you get upset, consider the source of that rumor.
- You should always consider the source before trusting news online.