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considerate

/kənˈsɪdəɹət/
verb
  1. To think about seriously.

    "Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

    Similar: bethink, reflect

  2. To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.

  3. To think of doing.

    "I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow."

    Similar: bethink, think of

Synonymsbethink, deliberate, bethink, reflect, bethink, think of
adjective
  1. Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring

    "It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend."

  2. Characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate

Antonymsinconsiderate

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