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Antonyms for consider


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuhn-sid-er
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsɪd ər



Definition of consider

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French considerer (13c.) "reflect on, consider, study," from Latin considerare "to look at closely, observe," perhaps literally "to observe the stars," from com- "with" (see com-) + sidus (genitive sideris) "constellation" (see sidereal).
  • Perhaps a metaphor from navigation, but more likely reflecting Roman obsession with divination by astrology. Tucker doubts the connection with sidus, however, because it is "quite inapplicable to desiderare," and suggests derivation instead from the PIE root of English side meaning "stretch, extend," and a sense for the full word of "survey on all sides" or "dwell long upon." Related: Considered; considering.
  • verb turn over in one's mind
  • verb regard a certain way
Example sentences :
  • And she was disappointed that he only promised to consider the matter and let her hear from him.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • In view of the violence you made use of, I consider that you owe my son an apology.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • It was for them to consider how far they were justified in complying with his request.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • To consider these evils, to find their remedy, is the most sore necessity of our times.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Mr. Maguire moved that the House consider the condition of Ireland.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The question which you have to consider is whether this war is just or unjust.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • I lay down my pen here, that you may consider of it a little, if you please.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Andy sat down again, and began to consider his hands once more.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • How the teams were to accomplish this, it was painful to consider.
  • Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell
  • For the purposes of this book we may consider Richmond as the gateway of the dale country.
  • Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home

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