consider
gb/kənsˈɪdɚ/ us/kənsˈɪdɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 400
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
B1
action
1
Think carefully before deciding
To think about something before you decide or choose.
Padrão de uso:
to consider [something] before [doing something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consider' with 'concern'. 'Consider' means to think about; 'concern' means to worry about or relate to.
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.)
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dismiss (To decide something is not worth thinking about.)
Colocações
carefully consider
|consider the options
|consider the possibility
|consider doing
|consider whether
Temas
thinking
|decision-making
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
to consider [someone/something] [adjective/noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes omit 'a' when using 'consider [noun]' — e.g., 'I consider him teacher' instead of 'I consider him a teacher'.
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.)
Colocações
consider important
|consider appropriate
|consider a friend
|consider necessary
Temas
opinions
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
to consider [fact/aspect] when [doing something]
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.)
Colocações
consider the circumstances
|consider the needs of
|consider all factors
Temas
decision-making
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Please consider my feelings.
- We must consider the weather before we go.
- The teacher considers each student's needs.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
consider
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚ/
US/kənsˈɪdɚ/
Sílabas e acento
con - sider (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sider)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: consider
- 3rd Person Singular: considers
- Present Participle: considering
- Past: considered
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- "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.
Exemplos
- Before you get upset, consider the source of that rumor.
- You should always consider the source before trusting news online.