consider

bedenken, prüfen

Über etwas gründlich nachdenken, bevor man zu einer Antwort kommt oder eine Entscheidung trifft.

In einfachem Englisch: To think carefully about something before reaching an answer or making a decision.

• Please consider my suggestion.
• She considered the evidence before deciding.
• Have you considered how much this will cost?

So benutzt man es: consider what/how/whether… (We must consider how this will affect families.)

Synonyme: think about, examine, reflect on

Gegenteile: ignore

Häufige Wendungen: consider the options, consider something carefully, consider the evidence

erwägen, in Betracht ziehen

Darüber nachdenken, ob man etwas tun möchte oder könnte.

In einfachem Englisch: To think about doing something as a possible choice.

• We are considering moving.
• He considered applying for the job.
• Would you consider joining our team?

So benutzt man es: consider doing something (We are considering buying a smaller car.)

Synonyme: contemplate, think about

Häufige Wendungen: consider doing something, consider buying something, consider a move

halten für, ansehen als

Glauben, dass jemand oder etwas eine bestimmte Eigenschaft oder Rolle hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To believe that someone or something has a particular quality or role.

• I consider him a friend.
• They considered the journey too dangerous.
• She is considered one of the best teachers here.

So benutzt man es: consider someone/something + adjective (I consider this plan too risky.); consider someone/something + noun (She considers him a close friend.); consider someone/something to be something (They consider her to be an expert.)

Synonyme: regard, judge, deem

Häufige Wendungen: consider someone lucky, consider something important, consider someone a friend