consider

con|sid|er [ kən`sıdər ] verb ***

▸ 1 think/talk about

▸ 2 think something may be true

▸ 3 have particular opinion

▸ 4 think about feelings

▸ 5 view in particular way

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) intransitive or transitive to think about something carefully before making a decision or developing an opinion:

She paused and considered for a moment.

an important factor to consider when choosing a school

consider whether: He is considering whether to accept another job offer.

consider doing something: He's considering buying a used car.

At one time I seriously considered leaving.

a ) transitive to formally discuss something before making a decision about it:

The committee met to consider issues relating to road maintenance.

The jury went out to consider its verdict.

consider someone/something for something: Her manuscript is being considered for publication.

2. ) intransitive or transitive to think that something may exist or be true:

consider the possibility: Have you considered the possibility that he just doesn't like you?

consider that: He did not even consider that she might have a different idea.

3. ) transitive to have a particular opinion about someone or something:

consider someone/something (to be) something: We all considered him a hero.

Remarks like this are generally considered to be unacceptable today.

They consider it inevitable that some jobs will be lost.

Consider yourself lucky that I didn't mention it to the boss!

4. ) transitive to think about someone's feelings or reactions:

I need to consider my family before I make my decision.

5. ) transitive FORMAL to look at someone or something in a particular way:

He considered me curiously.

all things considered

used for saying that you have thought carefully about all aspects of something before expressing an opinion about it:

Tricia played quite well, all things considered.