adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/kənˈsɪdəɹət/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people and their rights, needs, feelings and comfort).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: caring
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Characterised by careful and conscious thought.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: deliberate
Antonyms: none provided
3
verb
Meaning 3
Synonym of consider.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: consider
Antonyms: none provided
4
adjective
Meaning 4
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
friends considerate enough to leave us alone
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: inconsiderate
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
58 source translations are retained for this English entry.
