1 a : to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision [+ obj] ▪ We are considering you for the job. ▪ She refused to consider my request. ▪ He seriously considered changing careers. ▪ The jury has considered the evidence and reached a verdict. ▪ The policy was well researched and well considered. ▪ Please consider what I've said. ▪ We never considered the possibility that the plan could fail. [no obj] ▪ He paused a moment to consider before responding.
b [+ obj] : to think about (something that is important in understanding something or in making a decision or judgment)
▪ You have to consider that he is only three years old. ▪ When you consider how long she worked there, it's surprising that she would leave so suddenly. ▪ His achievements are very impressive when you consider the fact that he never graduated from high school. 2 [+ obj] : to think about (a person or a person's feelings) before you do something in order to avoid making someone upset, angry, etc.
▪ You have to learn to consider other people. ▪ You never consider my feelings. 3 [+ obj] : to think of or regard (someone or something) in a specified way
▪ I consider the price (to be) too high. ▪ We consider careful work (to be) essential. ▪ We consider it an honor to have you here with us tonight. ▪ a television program that is considered one of the best comedies ever ▪ He considers himself to be a great writer. ▪ Consider yourself lucky/fortunate that you survived the accident. [=you are lucky to have survived the accident] 4 [+ obj] formal : to look at (someone or something) carefully and thoughtfully
▪ He stepped back to consider the whole painting.