considerate
/kənˈsɪdəɹət/
verb
- 1
To think about seriously.
“Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.”
- 2
To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
- 3
To think of doing.
“I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.”
- 4
(ditransitive) To assign some quality to.
“Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.”
- 5
To look at attentively.
“She sat there for a moment, considering him.”
- 6
To take up as an example.
“Consider a triangle having three equal sides.”
- 7
(parliamentary procedure) To debate (or dispose of) a motion.
“This body will now consider the proposed amendments to Section 453 of the zoning code.”
- 8
To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.
“He never seems to consider the feelings of others.”
adjective
- 1
Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring
“It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.”
- 2
Characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate
Antonyms
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