Deem vs. Consider — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Deem and Consider
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Deem
Deem is a surname.
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.
Deem
To regard as; consider
Deemed the results unsatisfactory. See Usage Note at as1.
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.
Deem
To suppose or believe
"making little improvements which she deemed that he would value when she was gone" (Thomas Hardy).
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Consider
To suppose or believe
Considers waste to be criminal.
Considers that the mistake could have been prevented.
Deem
To have an opinion; think.
Consider
To take into account; bear in mind
Her success is not surprising if you consider her excellent training.
Deem
To judge, to pass judgment on; to doom, to sentence.
Consider
To show consideration for
Failed to consider the feelings of others.
Deem
To adjudge, to decree.
Consider
To look at thoughtfully
Considered my shoes and thought they looked worn out.
Deem
To dispense (justice); to administer (law).
Consider
To think carefully; reflect
Give me time to consider.
Deem
(ditransitive) To hold in belief or estimation; to adjudge as a conclusion; to regard as being; to evaluate according to one's beliefs; to account.
She deemed his efforts insufficient.
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?
Deem
(ambitransitive) To think, judge, or have or hold as an opinion; to decide or believe on consideration; to suppose.
Consider
(intransitive) To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
Deem
An opinion, a judgment, a surmise.
Consider
(transitive) To think of doing.
I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.
Deem
To decide; to judge; to sentence; to condemn.
Claudius . . . Was demed for to hang upon a tree.
Consider
(ditransitive) To assign some quality to.
Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.
I considered the pie undercooked.
Deem
To account; to esteem; to think; to judge; to hold in opinion; to regard.
For never can I deem him less him less than god.
Consider
(transitive) To look at attentively.
She sat there for a moment, considering him.
Deem
To be of opinion; to think; to estimate; to opine; to suppose.
And deemest thou as those who pore,With aged eyes, short way before?
Consider
(transitive) To take up as an example.
Consider a triangle having three equal sides.
Deem
To pass judgment.
Consider
To debate (or dispose of) a motion.
This body will now consider the proposed amendments to Section 453 of the zoning code.
Deem
Opinion; judgment.
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.
Deem
Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view;
Take for granted
View as important
Hold these truths to be self-evident
I hold him personally responsible
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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