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I often consider or think about moving to a new city. Since I don’t want to make a big mistake, I must consider or give careful thought to this choice. I am considering a move because there are few trees or birds in my city. Maybe I will consider or look into going to a college in the countryside!
On Spider! I am considering putting a spider on my teacher's head, even though I know I might get in trouble for doing so--should I do it or not?
| con | → | thoroughly |
| sider | → | star |
The word consider originally meant to “thoroughly” observe or watch the “stars,” which were often thought to provide hints as to future events if interpreted correctly (which was the basis of astrology). Eventually the word came to mean thinking over a problem, idea, or issue very carefully before coming to a decision.
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| considerate adj | → | polite; taking other people's feelings into account |
| consideration n | → | the act of thinking about something |
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