verb “consider”
infinitive consider; he considers; past tense considered; past part. considered; ger. considering
- to think about possibly doing something
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She's considering adopting a puppy from the shelter.
- to think seriously about something
Before making a decision, she considered all her options carefully.
- to be mindful or considerate of something or someone
Before making a decision, she always considers the advice of her friends.
- (ditransitive) to regard someone or something as having a certain characteristic
After hearing all the evidence, the jury considered him guilty.
- (in an official setting) to discuss or decide on a particular matter or proposal
The committee considered the motion to increase funding for public schools.