Definition of: consider

(kən·sid′ər) v.t.
1. To think about or deliberate upon; examine mentally.
2. To look upon or regard as; think to be.
3. To hold as an opinion: with a clause as object.
4. To make allowance for; keep in mind.
5. To take into account; have a regard for: to consider the feelings of others.
6. Archaic To observe closely.
7. Obs. To fee; remunerate.
—v.i.
8. To think closely; cogitate. [<F considérer <L considerare,? <com- thoroughly + sidus, sideris star; with ref. to astrology] Synonyms: contemplate, deliberate, examine, meditate, ponder, reflect, study, think, weigh. See CALCULATE, DELIBERATE, ESTEEM, EXAMINE, MUSE. Antonyms: disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, slight, trifle.