consider
intermediateB1/kənˈsɪdər/ · con-si-der
To think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision.
Meanings
To think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision.
کسی چیز کے بارے میں غور سے سوچنا، خاص طور پر فیصلہ کرنے کے لیے۔
غور کرنا
ghor karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- consider the options
- consider the consequences
- consider someone's feelings
Example Sentences
You should consider all available options before making a decision.
آپ کو فیصلہ کرنے سے پہلے تمام دستیاب اختیارات پر غور کرنا چاہیے۔
Aap ko faisla karne se pehle tamam dastiyab ikhtiyaarat par ghor karna chahiye.
She decided to consider his advice seriously.
اس نے اس کی نصیحت کو سنجیدگی سے غور کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne is ki naseehat ko sanjeedgi se ghor karne ka faisla kiya.
They are considering moving to a new city.
وہ نئے شہر میں منتقل ہونے پر غور کر رہے ہیں۔
Woh naye sheher mein muntaqil hone par ghor kar rahe hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Consider = ‘Con’ + ‘sider’ (think with the guys) to remember the idea of thinking about something with others.
Picture a group meeting where people are discussing options before making a decision.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا،
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka,
In love, there is no difference between living and dying.
— Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بھاگتے بادشاہ کی عافیت
Bhaagte Badshaah ki Aafiyat
Safety is in the haste of the king.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "considerare" — to look at closely
First known use: 14th century
The word 'consider' has evolved from the Latin 'considerare', which means 'to look at closely' or 'to regard'. Its usage has expanded to encompass contemplation and evaluation since the 14th century.