What is Consider? Basic knowledge about Consider in English

Meaning

Example

to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision

My brother is considering going to America to study. 

to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else

My teacher considers some students who are slow to understand the Math lesson.

to care about or respect other people or their feelings and wishes

She’s significantly considered to be the most famous singer in the United States. 

to believe someone or something to be, or think of him, her, or it as something

Mary considers your idea not creative anymore. 

Parts of speech

Vocabulary

Meaning

Example

Adjective

Considerate

caring about and respectful of others

She’s tall, pretty, and also considerate. 

Considerable

large or of noticeable importance

Team 4 succeeded in getting some considerable results and receiving rewards.

Adverb

Considerately

in a kind and helpful way

She treated them considerately.

Considerably

to a large, noticeable, or important degree

The city has improved considerably over the last few years.

Noun

Consideration

the act of thinking about something carefully

A long process involves a great deal of careful consideration. 

Preposition

Considering

used to mention a particular condition or fact about something, usually a disadvantage

She's very active, considering her age. 

Consider synonyms in English

Meaning

Example

Contemplate

/ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/

to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way

She lay in her room contemplating her future. 

Mull over

/mʌl ˈəʊ.vər/ 

to think carefully about something for a long time

I need a few weeks to mull things over before I decide. 

Rethink

/ˌriːˈθɪŋk/

to think again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it

Her family’s disapproval made her rethink her study plans. 

Reconsider

/ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ɚ/

to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it

He was reconsidering the movie he chose. 

Agonize

/ˈæɡ.ə.naɪz/

to spend a lot of time trying to make a decision

She agonized for days before agreeing to leave the job. 

Structure

Usage

Example

Consider + Noun

S + consider + Somebody/ Something + Somebody/ Something

I consider Tim a great group leader.

S + consider + Somebody/ Something + as somebody/something

They consider their pets as friends.

Consider + Adjective

S + consider + Somebody/ Something + Adj

My brother considers his girlfriend humorous and kind.

S + consider + Somebody/ Something + to be + Adj

I considered this novel to be thrilling. 

Consider + Ving

S + consider + V-ing

My mom is considering buying a house.

Consider + Clause

S + consider + that + S + V + O

When you consider that she was not strong enough, her story will make you think differently.

Phrases/idioms 

Meaning

Example

Be high/ well considered = be much admired

to be very much admired

Jane is very well considered in my team.

All things considered

Someone might say that something is good all things considered to mean it was generally good although the situation was not perfect

He's had a lot of problems since his wife died but he seems quite cheerful, all things considered. 

Take something into consideration

to think carefully about a particular fact when deciding or judging something

We must take the test results into consideration.

Consider it done

used to say that you will do a particular task immediately

Did you prepare the slideshow? Yes, consider it done.

Consider yourself lucky that

to feel that one is fortunate (that something happened or didn't happen)

You should consider yourself lucky that you only broke one leg.

Your considered opinion

One's opinion after giving a topic adequate attention and careful thought

It is my considered opinion that he is wrong.

Under consideration

being thought about and discussed

Some problems are currently under consideration.

Consider

Regard

Similarities

• General meaning: "to have an opinion about something or someone" or "to to look carefully at something or someone".

• General structure: With the above meanings, both have the structure: Consider/Regard someone/something as something.

• Example: Heavy industry has been regarded/considered as the key economic sector on the global market.

Differences

Specific structures:

• The word "as" can be present or absent when using Consider (not mandatory)

• After Consider, there can be a clause: Consider that S + V + O.

Specific structures:

• The word "as" is mandatory when using Regard (compulsory)

• After Regard, there is no clause.

• The word Regard can also function as an adjective in the form "regarded", modifying the subject or accompanied by an object or adverbial phrase.

Example: If you consider that everyone in this class has great marks, you are wrong. 

Example: His dedication to the breeding experiment is highly regarded. 

1. Selling

2. Making

3. Consider

4. Becoming

5. Considers

6. moving 

7. starting 

8. selling 

9. Participating

10. to be