Considered

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪdərd/

Definitions of considered

verb to think about carefully; to take into account

Example Sentences

A1 I considered buying a new car.

A2 She considered studying abroad for a semester.

B1 The committee considered all the options before making a decision.

B2 The CEO considered promoting him to a higher position.

C1 The artist's work is considered groundbreaking in the art world.

C2 The proposal was considered by the board of directors before being approved.

adjective regarded as; thought to be

Example Sentences

A1 Apples are considered a healthy snack.

A2 She is considered the best student in her class.

B1 The new policy is considered to be effective.

B2 His artwork is considered masterful by art critics.

C1 The novel is considered a classic of modern literature.

C2 The theory is considered groundbreaking in the field of astrophysics.

Examples of considered in a Sentence

formal The proposal is being considered by the board of directors.

informal I'm considering going on a vacation next month.

slang I never even considered that option before.

figurative Her words should be considered as a warning sign.

Grammatical Forms of considered

• past tense: considered
• plural: consider
• comparative: more considered
• superlative: most considered
• present tense: consider
• future tense: will consider
• perfect tense: have considered
• continuous tense: is considering
• singular: considers
• positive degree: considered
• infinitive: to consider
• gerund: considering
• participle: considered

Origin and Evolution of considered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'considered' originated from the Latin word 'considerare', which means to observe or to contemplate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'considered' has evolved to encompass the idea of thinking carefully about something before making a decision or forming an opinion.