considering (verb)
1consider — verb 1 THINK ABOUT (I, T) to think about something, especially about whether to accept something or do something: He paused to consider his options. | Any reasonable offer will be considered. | consider doing sth: I m considering applying for… …
2consider — verb (considered; considering) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French considerer, from Latin considerare to observe, think about, from com + sider , sidus heavenly body Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to think about carefully: as …
3consider — verb ADVERB ▪ carefully, seriously, strongly (AmE) ▪ I m seriously considering the possibility of emigrating. ▪ I was strongly considering leaving her on her own. ▪ briefly …
4rule out — verb 1. make impossible, especially beforehand (Freq. 6) • Syn: ↑preclude, ↑close out • Derivationally related forms: ↑preclusive (for: ↑preclude) …
5restrict — verb ADVERB ▪ greatly, seriously (esp. BrE), severely, sharply (esp. BrE), significantly ▪ further ▪ The government is considering new laws which will further restrict people s access to firearms …
6pour — verb 1 LIQUID (T) to make a liquid or a substance such as salt or sand flow out of or into a container: pour sth into/out/down etc: Kim poured some water into a glass. | You might as well pour the oil down the drain. | pour sb sth: Why don t you… …
7prejudge — verb To judge before considering the evidence …
8embiggen — verb /ɛmˈbɪɡə̆n/ <! Nonce status questionable, considering its use in an academic paper (see the 2006 cite) To make or become bigger. Are there not, however, barbarous verbs in all languages? , but the people magnified them, to make great or… …
9consider — verb /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənsɪdɚ/ a) To think about seriously. Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun. b) To think of doing. I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow. Syn: bethink …
10depersonalize — verb a) To remove a sense of personal identity or individual character from something Hes depersonalizing right now, so hes very considering checking himself into the hospital. b) To present something as an impersonal object …
