considered
v.v. to think about something carefully before you make a decision. It also means to have a specific opinion about someone or something.
v. to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision; to hold a particular opinion or regard someone in a specified way.
I considered your offer but decided to stay at my current job.
The committee considered several candidates for the position before choosing the most experienced applicant.
While many critics considered the novel a masterpiece of modernism, others found its non-linear structure and shifting perspectives unnecessarily difficult for the average reader.
The verb is transitive and can be followed by a noun, a gerund, or a 'that' clause. When used to mean 'regard as', it often takes a direct object followed by an adjective or noun complement without 'as'.
I consider him as my best friendI consider him my best friendWhen 'consider' means 'to have an opinion', it is usually followed directly by the object and the complement; using 'as' is often redundant or considered incorrect in formal writing.