consider
/kənˈsɪdə(r)/verb
उच्चारण कन्सिडर
विचार करना; मानना
Core word
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[T, I]
to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision; to think of somebody or something in a particular way; to think about something, especially the feelings of other people
विचार करना; मानना
- consider all options
- She is considered the best.
- Please consider the offer carefully before you reply.
+ 2 more examples
- Many people consider cricket a religion in India.
- You should consider others' feelings before you speak.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
consider + -ing
Use a gerund, not a to-infinitive, when you are thinking about doing something.
जब किसी काम को करने के बारे में सोचा जा रहा हो, तब gerund आता है, to-infinitive नहीं।
- Radhika is considering applying for a bank job.
- Have you considered joining a library?
consider + object + (to be) + complement
Means to regard someone or something as having a quality; to be is optional and 'as' is not used.
इसका अर्थ किसी को किसी गुण वाला मानना है; 'to be' वैकल्पिक है और 'as' नहीं लगता।
- Teachers consider her (to be) a gifted student.
- I consider it a privilege.
consider + wh-clause / that-clause
A clause shows what you think about or believe.
Clause यह बताता है कि आप किस बारे में सोचते हैं या क्या मानते हैं।
- Consider how hard she has worked.
- We consider that the plan is sound.
all things considered / considering
These phrases give a balanced view after thinking about everything.
ये वाक्यांश सब कुछ सोचने के बाद संतुलित मत देते हैं।
- All things considered, the trip was a success.
- Considering her age, she ran very well.
+Collocations 4
adverb + consider
carefullyseriouslybrieflyfullyalready
- Please consider my request carefully.
consider + noun
an offerthe optionsa proposalthe factsthe possibility
- The committee will consider the proposal tomorrow.
be considered + adjective
unlikelysuitablesaferudeessential
- It is considered rude to point your feet at elders.
phrases
all things consideredeverything consideredconsider yourself luckyconsider the matter closed
- Consider yourself lucky to get a seat on that train.
“More examples 5
- Please consider the feelings of others before you speak.
बोलने से पहले कृपया दूसरों की भावनाओं पर विचार कीजिए।
- The board will consider all the applications next week.
बोर्ड अगले सप्ताह सभी आवेदनों पर विचार करेगा।
- Radhika is considered the best speaker in her college.
राधिका को अपने कॉलेज की सबसे अच्छी वक्ता माना जाता है।
- He considered it wise not to argue with the officer.
उसने अधिकारी से बहस न करना बुद्धिमानी समझा।
- Considering the heavy rain, the match went well.
भारी वर्षा को देखते हुए मैच अच्छा रहा।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ She is considering to take the CAT exam.
✓ She is considering taking the CAT exam.
Consider is followed by a gerund, not to + verb.
'Consider' के बाद gerund आता है, to + verb नहीं।
✗ I consider him as my best friend.
✓ I consider him my best friend.
In the sense of 'regard as', consider takes no as.
'मानना' के अर्थ में 'consider' के साथ 'as' नहीं लगता।
✗ We considered about the proposal for an hour.
✓ We considered the proposal for an hour.
Consider is transitive; do not add about.
'Consider' सकर्मक है; 'about' न जोड़ें।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all involve thinking, but differ in depth and purpose.
ये क्रियाएँ सोचने से जुड़ी हैं, पर गहराई और उद्देश्य भिन्न हैं।
To think carefully before deciding, or to regard as.
निर्णय से पहले सावधानी से सोचना, या कुछ मानना।
- Consider both sides.
To think deeply or for a long time.
गहराई से या लंबे समय तक सोचना।
- He contemplated leaving.
To think of someone or something in a certain way; takes as.
किसी को किसी रूप में समझना; 'as' लेता है।
- They regard her as a leader.
◇Word family
?Which word?
Keep apart considerate (thinking of others' feelings) and considerable (large: 'a considerable amount').
Considerate (दूसरों की भावनाओं का ध्यान रखने वाला, विचारशील) और considerable (बड़ा, काफ़ी: 'a considerable amount') को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
Consider + -ing ('consider joining', not 'consider to join'); consider sb or sth (as) sth ('I consider him honest'; 'as' is optional).
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: consider + -ing ('consider joining', 'consider to join' नहीं); consider sb या sth (as) sth ('I consider him honest'; 'as' वैकल्पिक है)।