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consider

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/kənˈsɪdər/ · con-si-der

To think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision.

Meanings

verbformal

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

regardthink aboutponderتوجہ دیناخیال کرنااندازہ کرنا

Antonyms

ignoredismissoverlookنظرانداز کرناخارج کرناکم اہم سمجھنا

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.

Easily Confused With

decide:To decide is to make a choice after considering various options, whereas to consider is to think about something carefully before making that choice.

Word Family

consideration
nounغور و فکر
considerate
adjectiveخیال رکھنے والا
considerably
adverbبہت زیادہ

See Also

💡 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.