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Common collocations with consider in American Collocation

consider verb

US /kənˈsɪdər/

carefully or thoroughly

carefully
fully
in detail
properly
seriously

Until last week I would never have given a second thought to the idea, but I am now seriously considering it.

not taking much time

briefly

Let us, then, in conclusion briefly consider the nature of that power.

not all together

individually
separately

Each application will be considered individually on its merits.

with the aim of making something happen

actively

They are actively considering a change to the law.

question or situation

case
issue
matter
problem
question
situation

We need to consider the cases in which the usual conditions do not apply.

The committee agreed to consider the issues raised in the report.

facts

evidence
facts

Let us now consider the evidence that is relevant to our theory.

request or suggestion

application
proposal
proposition
recommendation
request

We shall consider your application and respond in seven days.

effect

effect
impact
implications

Developers should consider the long-term effects of these proposals before proceeding further.

choice

alternative
option
possibility

If you have credit cards with interest rates above 10 percent, you should consider the possibility of switching the debt to a cheaper loan.

aspect

aspect
factor

Consider all these factors carefully, before you come to a decision.

legal question

case

The university court meets to consider the cases of students who have appealed against their exam results.