considered

UK: /kənˈsɪdəd/ US: /kənˈsɪdɚd/ ,(kən sid′ərd)

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con•sid•ered /kənˈsɪdɚd/   adj. 

1. [before a noun] resulting from careful thought:
   In her considered opinion, the accused was guilty of all charges.
2. thought of in the specified way;
   judged:
   [after an adverb] Her work is well considered in most academic circles.

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con•sid•ered  (kən sid′ərd), adj. 

1. thought about or decided upon with care:
   a considered opinion.
2. regarded with respect or esteem:
   a highly considered person.

• consider + -ed² 1595–1605

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considered / kənˈsɪdəd/ adjective

1. presented or thought out with care: a considered opinion
2. (qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed: highly considered

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con•sid•er /kənˈsɪdɚ/   v. 

1. to think carefully or seriously about;
   contemplate;
   ponder: [~ + object]
   The committee is considering its next move.
   [no object]
   The salesman gave us no time to consider.
   [~ + verb-ing (+ object)]
   He considered taking a new job.
2. to think of or believe (something) to be a certain way;
   have an opinion about: [~ + object (+ as) + adjective]
   [not: be + ~-ing] I consider the matter (as) settled.
   [~ + object + noun]
   I consider him a first-rate mechanic.
3. [~ + object] to bear in mind;
   make allowance for:
   Her behavior was justified if you consider her reasons.
4. to treat with thoughtfulness;
   show consideration for:
   [~ + object] to consider other people's feelings.

Related Words

consider is a verb, considerate and considerable are adjectives, consideration is a noun:
I consider him a friend. He is a considerate gentleman. They have considerable wealth. After some consideration, I decided to quit my job.

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con•sid•er  (kən sid′ər), v.t. 

1. to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision;
   contemplate;
   reflect on:
   He considered the cost before buying the new car.
2. to regard as or deem to be:
   I consider the story improbable.
3. to think, believe, or suppose:
   We consider his reply unsatisfactory.
4. to bear in mind;
   make allowance for:
   The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior.
5. to pay attention to;
   regard:
   He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.
6. to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.;
   esteem.
7. to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.):
   to consider a job in Guatemala.
8. [Obs.] to view attentively;
   scrutinize.
9. [Obs.] to recompense or remunerate.

v.i. 

10. to think deliberately or carefully;
    reflect.
11. to view carefully or thoughtfully.

• Latin consīderāre to examine, equivalent. to con- con- + sīder- (stem of sīdus) star-group, sky (see sidereal) + -āre infinitive suffix
• Anglo-French)
• Middle English consideren (1350–1400

con•sid′er•er, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. ponder, deliberate, weigh. See study ¹.

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consider / kənˈsɪdə/ verb (mainly tr)

1. (also intr) to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate
2. (may take a clause as object) to judge, deem, or have as an opinion: I consider him a fool
3. to have regard for; respect: consider your mother's feelings
4. to look at; regard: he considered her face
5. (may take a clause as object) to bear in mind as possible or acceptable: when buying a car consider this make
6. to describe or discuss

Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin consīderāre to inspect closely, literally: to observe the stars, from sīdus star