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considers

v.
B1 Intermediate US //kənˈsɪdɝz// UK //kənsˈɪdəz// con·sid·ers

v. to think about something carefully before you make a choice. You can also use it to say what your opinion is about someone or something.

v. to think carefully about something, typically before making a decision; to hold a particular opinion or regard someone in a specified way. Transitive — requires a direct object or a clausal complement.


SIMPLE

She considers every option before she buys a new car.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee considers the current safety measures to be insufficient for a building of this size.

COMPLEX

While the board considers the proposal a significant step forward, they remain cautious about the long-term financial implications of such a rapid expansion.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes an object followed by an adjective or noun complement ('considers it done').

Pitfall

He considers about moving to SpainHe considers moving to SpainThe verb is transitive and does not take the preposition 'about' when followed by a gerund or noun.

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