consider
gb/kənsˈɪdɚ/ us/kənsˈɪdɚ/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 400
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B1
action
1
Think carefully before deciding
To think about something before you decide or choose.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to consider [something] before [doing something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consider' with 'concern'. 'Consider' means to think about; 'concern' means to worry about or relate to.
Visawe
contemplate (More formal and often suggests deep or prolonged thought.)
|
weigh (Suggests comparing pros and cons before deciding.)
Vinyume
ignore (To deliberately not think about something.)
|
dismiss (To decide something is not worth thinking about.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
carefully consider
|consider the options
|consider the possibility
|consider doing
|consider whether
Mada
thinking
|decision-making
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will consider your idea.
- Please consider my offer.
- He is considering a new job.
- We must consider the cost.
- She considered the plan.
Kitenzi
B1
action
2
Regard as in a certain way
To think of someone or something in a certain way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to consider [someone/something] [adjective/noun]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes omit 'a' when using 'consider [noun]' — e.g., 'I consider him teacher' instead of 'I consider him a teacher'.
Visawe
regard (Neutral term for seeing someone/something in a certain way.)
|
deem (Formal synonym often used in official statements.)
Vinyume
disregard (To not consider someone or something important.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
consider important
|consider appropriate
|consider a friend
|consider necessary
Mada
opinions
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I consider her my best friend.
- They consider him a good teacher.
- We consider this work important.
- I consider the movie boring.
Kitenzi
formal
B2
action
3
Take into account when judging
To think about facts or feelings when you decide something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to consider [fact/aspect] when [doing something]
Visawe
take into account (Common phrase meaning to include as part of the decision process.)
|
factor in (Informal equivalent focusing on including variables in consideration.)
Vinyume
overlook (To fail to notice or include something in your decision.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
consider the circumstances
|consider the needs of
|consider all factors
Mada
decision-making
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
|work
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Please consider my feelings.
- We must consider the weather before we go.
- The teacher considers each student's needs.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
consider
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚ/
US/kənsˈɪdɚ/
Silabi na mkazo
con - sider (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sider)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: consider
- 3rd Person Singular: considers
- Present Participle: considering
- Past: considered
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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.
Mifano
- "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.
Mifano
- Before you get upset, consider the source of that rumor.
- You should always consider the source before trusting news online.