Contemplate vs. Consider — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Contemplate and Consider
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Contemplate
To look at attentively and thoughtfully
"He stood at the hall closet, contemplating his hats" (E. Annie Proulx).
Consider
To think carefully about (something), especially before making a decision; I needed more time to consider my options. We considered taking the train instead of the bus.
Contemplate
To consider carefully and at length; meditate on or ponder
Contemplated the problem from all sides.
Contemplated the mysteries of the atom.
Consider
To think or deem to be; regard as
Considered his friend a liberal on most issues.
Considered her contribution essential. See Usage Note at as1.
Contemplate
To have in mind as an intention or possibility
Contemplate marriage.
Forced by the accident to contemplate retirement.
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Consider
To suppose or believe
Considers waste to be criminal.
Considers that the mistake could have been prevented.
Contemplate
To ponder; meditate.
Consider
To take into account; bear in mind
Her success is not surprising if you consider her excellent training.
Contemplate
To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.
Consider
To show consideration for
Failed to consider the feelings of others.
Contemplate
To consider as a possibility.
I contemplated doing the project myself, but it would have taken too long.
Consider
To look at thoughtfully
Considered my shoes and thought they looked worn out.
Contemplate
To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study.
To love, at least contemplate and admire,What I see excellent.Milton.
We thus dilateOur spirits to the size of that they contemplate.
Consider
To think carefully; reflect
Give me time to consider.
Contemplate
To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend.
There remain some particulars to complete the information contemplated by those resolutions.
If a treaty contains any stipulations which contemplate a state of future war.
Consider
(transitive) To think about seriously.
Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.
How can you know everything about everything, if you won't consider any dissent?
Contemplate
To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate.
So many hours must I contemplate.
Consider
(intransitive) To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
Contemplate
Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought;
Contemplate one's navel
Consider
(transitive) To think of doing.
I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.
Contemplate
Consider as a possibility;
I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job
Consider
(ditransitive) To assign some quality to.
Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.
I considered the pie undercooked.
Contemplate
Think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes;
He is meditating in his study
Consider
(transitive) To look at attentively.
She sat there for a moment, considering him.
Contemplate
Reflect deeply on a subject;
I mulled over the events of the afternoon
Philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
Consider
(transitive) To take up as an example.
Consider a triangle having three equal sides.
Consider
To debate (or dispose of) a motion.
This body will now consider the proposed amendments to Section 453 of the zoning code.
Consider
To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.
He never seems to consider the feelings of others.
Consider
To believe or opine (that).
Consider
To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.
I will consider thy testimonies.
Thenceforth to speculations high or deepI turned my thoughts, and with capacious mindConsidered all things visible.
Consider
To look at attentively; to observe; to examine.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it.
Consider
To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.
Consider, sir, the chance of war: the dayWas yours by accident.
England could grow into a posture of being more united at home, and more considered abroad.
Consider
To estimate; to think; to regard; to view.
Considered as plays, his works are absurd.
Consider
To think seriously; to make examination; to reflect; to deliberate.
We will consider of your suit.
'T were to consider too curiously, to consider so.
She wished she had taken a moment to consider, before rushing down stairs.
Consider
To hesitate.
Consider
Deem to be;
She views this quite differently from me
I consider her to be shallow
I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
Consider
Give careful consideration to;
Consider the possibility of moving
Consider
Take into consideration for exemplifying purposes;
Take the case of China
Consider the following case
Consider
Show consideration for; take into account;
You must consider her age
The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient
Consider
Think about carefully; weigh;
They considered the possibility of a strike
Turn the proposal over in your mind
Consider
Judge or regard; look upon; judge;
I think he is very smart
I believe her to be very smart
I think that he is her boyfriend
The racist conceives such people to be inferior
Consider
Look at attentively
Consider
Look at carefully; study mentally;
View a problem
Consider
Regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem;
Please consider your family
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