Consider
Consider verb - To give serious and careful thought to.
Usage example: carefully considering our options
Think about is a synonym for consider in ponder topic. In some cases you can use "Think about" instead a verb "Consider", when it comes to topics like bear in mind, mull over.
Think about
Think about verb - Have on one's mind, think about actively.
Consider is a synonym for think about in ponder topic. You can use "Consider" instead a verb "Think about", if it concerns topics such as believe, endure, mull over, agonize over.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- regard and consider
- regard and think about
- study and consider
- study and think about
- judge and consider
- judge and think about
- reckon and consider
- reckon and think about
- entertain and consider
- entertain and think about
- contemplate and consider
- contemplate and think about
- see and consider
- see and think about
Both terms in one sentence
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The same extends to any other magical or paranormal subject or fantasy of any kind — they have no time to think about or consider such things, and if you've been thinking about it you're an idiot who is wasting your time.
Source: Agent Scully - The fact that Germans consider this song a symbol of one of the most joyous events in their history may seem like pure schadenfreude if you think about it.
Source: Harsher In Hindsight / Music -
Supporting Harem: When you think about it, Brolli does have a harem, especially when you consider the subtext that these girls might actually be attracted to Brolli.
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