consider

considerare, esaminare

Pensare con attenzione a qualcosa prima di arrivare a una risposta o prendere una decisione.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: consider what/how/whether… (We must consider how this will affect families.)

Sinonimi: think about, examine, reflect on

Contrari: ignore

Espressioni comuni: consider the options, consider something carefully, consider the evidence

prendere in considerazione, valutare

Pensare di fare qualcosa come possibile scelta.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: consider doing something (We are considering buying a smaller car.)

Sinonimi: contemplate, think about

Espressioni comuni: consider doing something, consider buying something, consider a move

considerare, ritenere

Credere che una persona o una cosa abbia una certa qualità o un certo ruolo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: regard, judge, deem

Espressioni comuni: consider someone lucky, consider something important, consider someone a friend