Synonyms for

Consider

Verb / kʌˈnsɪdɜ: / Another word for consider — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to think carefully about something before making a decision or coming to a conclusion

Synonyms & similar words

conceive deal weigh regard see moot reckon turnover believe study debate think view deliberate take lookat count contemplate ponder deliberate meditate reflect weigh appraise assess evaluate examine scrutinize study survey inspect scan explore investigate analyze

Synonyms by register

Formal

contemplate deliberate ponder weigh

Informal

think about mull over chew on give it some thought

Literary

ruminate muse

Antonyms

ignore disregard neglect overlook dismiss reject

Common collocations

  • consider the implications
  • consider the consequences
  • consider the possibility
  • consider the options
  • consider the evidence
  • consider the impact
  • consider the factors

Word family

noun consideration
verb consider
adjective considerable
adverb considerably

Usage note

Often followed by 'that' to introduce a clause, e.g., 'Consider that the deadline is approaching.' Can also be used with a gerund or noun phrase.

Example sentences

  1. I will consider your request and get back to you soon.
  2. We need to consider all of the possibilities before making a decision.
  3. He asked us to consider the cost before buying the car.
  4. The teacher will consider your late assignment, but you may lose some points.
  5. I always consider my family's opinions before making a big decision.

Quotes

  • Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
  • Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.
  • When you consider things like the stars, our affairs don't seem to matter very much, do they?

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words