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Word

considered

Phoneticscon·sid·ered, stress on the second syllable

US/kənˈsɪdɝd/

UK/kənsˈɪdəd/

Definition

adj. describes an opinion or decision that you have thought about for a long time.

adj. resulting from careful thought and mature reflection; often used to describe professional or expert opinions.

Examples

“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.”

Examples

simple

“I considered your offer but decided to stay at my current job.”

contextual

“The committee considered several candidates for the position before choosing the most experienced applicant.”

complex

“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.”

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “considered” in context.

01. considered for publication 02. considered one 03. considered a normal 04. considered possible

Usage

Usually placed before the noun it describes.

Teaching tip

This is a high-level word used in professional contexts to show that a decision wasn't made quickly or emotionally.

Synonyms

deliberatestudiedreasoned

Antonyms

impulsiverashhasty

Idioms

01. all things considered

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Very common
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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