consider

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Considered p. pr. & vb. n. Considering. ] [ F. considérer, L. considerare, -sideratum, to consider, view attentively, prob. fr. con- + sidus, sideris, star, constellation; orig., therefore, to look at the stars. See Sidereal, and cf. Desire. ] 1. To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on. [ 1913 Webster ]

I will consider thy testimonies. Ps. cxix. 95. [ 1913 Webster ]

Thenceforth to speculations high or deep
I turned my thoughts, and with capacious mind
Considered all things visible. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To look at attentively; to observe; to examine. [ 1913 Webster ]

She considereth a field, and buyeth it. Prov. xxxi. 16. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect. [ 1913 Webster ]

Consider, sir, the chance of war: the day
Was yours by accident. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

England could grow into a posture of being more united at home, and more considered abroad. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To estimate; to think; to regard; to view. [ 1913 Webster ]

Considered as plays, his works are absurd. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The proper sense of consider is often blended with an idea of the result of considering; as, “Blessed is he that considereth the poor.” Ps. xli. 1.; i.e., considers with sympathy and pity. “Which [ services ] if I have not enough considered.” Shak.; i.e., requited as the sufficient considering of them would suggest. “Consider him liberally.” J. Hooker.

Syn. -- To ponder; weigh; revolve; study; reflect or meditate on; contemplate; examine. See Ponder. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. considérable. ] 1. Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to. [ 1913 Webster ]

It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning. Bp. Wilkins. [ 1913 Webster ]

Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; -- said of persons. [ 1913 Webster ]

You are, indeed, a very considerable man. Junius. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Of importance or value. [ 1913 Webster ]

In painting, not every action, nor every person, is considerable enough to enter into the cloth. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

A considerable sum of money. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Worthiness of consideration; dignity; value; size; amount. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a manner or to a degree not trifling or unimportant; greatly; much. [ 1913 Webster ]

The breeds . . . differ considerably from each other. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. considerantia. ] Act of considering; consideration. [ Obs. ] Shak.

a. [ L. consideratus, p. p. ] 1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of others. [ 1913 Webster ]

Of dauntless courage and considerate pride. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Æneas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

The wisest and most considerate men in the world. Sharp. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Having respect to; regardful. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

They may be . . . more considerate of praise. Dr. H. More.

Syn. -- Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate; serious. See Thoughtful.

-- Con*sid"er*ate*ly, adv. -- Con*sid"er*ate*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. kind and considerate regard for others; consideration.
Syn. -- consideration, thoughtfulness. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ L. consideratio: cf. F. considération. ] 1. The act or process of considering; continuous careful thought; examination; contemplation; deliberation; attention. [ 1913 Webster ]

Let us think with consideration. Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]

Consideration, like an angel, came. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Attentive respect; appreciative regard; -- used especially in diplomatic or stately correspondence. [ 1913 Webster ]

The undersigned has the honor to repeat to Mr. Hulseman the assurance of his high consideration. D. Webster. [ 1913 Webster ]

The consideration with which he was treated. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Thoughtful or sympathetic regard or notice. [ 1913 Webster ]

Consideration for the poor is a doctrine of the church. Newman. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Claim to notice or regard; some degree of importance or consequence. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lucan is the only author of consideration among the Latin poets who was not explained for . . . the Dauphin. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. The result of delibration, or of attention and examonation; matured opinion; a reflection; as, considerations on the choice of a profession. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. That which is, or should be, taken into account as a ground of opinion or action; motive; reason. [ 1913 Webster ]

He was obliged, antecedent to all other considerations, to search an asylum. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

Some considerations which are necessary to the forming of a correct judgment. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

7. (Law) The cause which moves a contracting party to enter into an agreement; the material cause of a contract; the price of a stripulation; compensation; equivalent. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Consideration is what is done, or promised to be done, in exchange for a promise, and “as a mere advantage to the promisor without detriment to the promisee would not avail, the proper test is detriment to the promisee.” Wharton. [ 1913 Webster ]