consider

verb9

1. •
   to think about something in a careful and serious way

   • Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.
   • How can you know everything about everything, if you won't consider any dissent?
2. •
   To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
3. •
   To think about whether one will do (an action); to weigh as a possible course of action.

   • I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.
4. •
   To assign some quality to.

   • Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.
   • I considered the pie undercooked.
5. •
   To believe or opine (that).
6. •
   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.
   • February 21, 1679, William Temple, letter to the Lord Treasurer England could grow into a posture of being more united at home, and more considered abroad.
7. •
   To take up as an example.

   • Consider a triangle having three equal sides.
8. •
   To debate (or dispose of) a motion.

   • This body will now consider the proposed amendments to Section 453 of the zoning code.
9. •
   To look at attentively.

   • She sat there for a moment, considering him.