Let's consider the worst that could happen.
Source: tatoeba (1353)
Consider
/kənˈsɪdə/
Synonyms for "consider" (359 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (72)
Verb(17 words)
Noun(12 words)
account for individual differencesaspectbalancebeholdingbeing awarebethinkingbiosystems thinkingcanvasseschewchewingcomputing processingcontemplating
Strong matches (108)
countcreditdaresaydeal withdebatededucedeemdeliberatedeliberate overdeliberate upondigestdiscountdiscoursediscourse aboutdiscussdisregarddivinedreamentertainentertain thoughts of
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envisageenvisionequateesteemestimateexamineexchange viewsexcogitateexercise judgmentexpectexpress an opinioneyefancyfeelfigurefindflirtform an opiniongathergaugego intograntguesshandleharbor an ideahave a hunchhave an ideahave an impressionhave an inklinghave in mindhave regard forhave the ideahave thoughts abouthearheedholdhold an ideahold ashold the thoughtimagineinferinspectintrospectinvestigatejudge
Verb(21 words)
countdealdebatedebateddeemdeemeddeemsdeliberatedeliberateddeliberatesdiscussedengaged study planentertainentertainedentertainsescucharexploreeyinghearheard
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Noun(15 words)
Adjective(6 words)
Preposition(1 words)
Related words (179)
keep in mindknock aroundletlet belift temporarilylooklook atlook uponlook upon asmaintainmake allowance formarkmeditatemindmullmull overmusenewnoteobserve
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opiateopinepass under reviewpay attentionperceiveperpendpineplaceplayplay around withplay withponderprefigurepresumepresupposepresurmiseprovide forprovisionally acceptpurposepuzzlerapratereasonreason aboutreason the pointreckreckonreckon withreflectreflect uponregardrelaxrelax the conditionreputerespectreviewrevolveruleruminateruminate oversayscanscrupulousscrutinizeseesenseset asideset down assiftspeculatestudysupposesurmisesuspecttaketake account oftake an interesttake fortake for grantedtake into accounttake into considerationtake ittake to betake uptake with a grain of salttalktalk abouttalk oftalk overthinkthink aboutthink ofthink overthresh outtoy withtraversetreasurytreattrowturnunderstandventilateviewview aswaiveweenweigh
Noun(30 words)
let inmarinatingmass value calculationmost deliberatemull humusmullingnoodlepauseperiscopesponderingprocessingprocessing capacityprospectsreading topic ideasreflected imageregardsrepute gainrespectsstudy topic ideastackle
Verb(39 words)
Adjective(2 words)
reputedthinking skills
Determiner(1 words)
whole organism level
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: regard, weigh, account, account as, account for individual differences.
- Sentence evidence is available for consider, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "consider".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "consider"
Keep "consider" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "consider" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "consider", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "consider" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
39 entriesShowing 16 of 39 words.
More specific
7 entriesclassify asconsider safetyevaluate optionsrate asweigh costsweigh optionsweigh risks
Collocations
6 entriescarefully considerconsider a possibilityconsider all factorsconsider the consequencesconsider the optionsconsider what to do
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
8 entriesSample sentences
31 total sentences available.
I consider the Jehovah's witnesses who knock on my door all the time to be no different from religious zealots trying to force their beliefs on me.
Source: tatoeba (1935)
You should read such books as you consider important.
Source: tatoeba (16054)
You must consider what kind of work you want to do.
Source: tatoeba (16463)
Showing 4 of 31 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "consider"?
Closest matches include regard, weigh, account, account as, account for individual differences.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "consider"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.