C — Conservatrix to Consist (Part 2 of 6)

Consider
(Con*sid"er), v. i.

1. To think seriously; to make examination; to reflect; to deliberate.

We will consider of your suit.
Shak.

'T were to consider too curiously, to consider so.
Shak.

She wished she had taken a moment to consider, before rushing down stairs.
W. Black

2. To hesitate. [Poetic & R.] Dryden.

Considerable
(Con*sid"er*a*ble) a. [Cf. F. considérable.]

1. Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to.

It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning.
Bp. Wilkins.

Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration.
Tillotson.

2. Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; — said of persons.

You are, indeed, a very considerable man.
Junius.

3. Of importance or value.

In painting, not every action, nor every person, is considerable enough to enter into the cloth.
Dryden.

A considerable sum of money.
Prescott.

Considerableness
(Con*sid"er*a*ble*ness), n. Worthiness of consideration; dignity; value; size; amount.

Considerably
(Con*sid"er*a*bly), adv. In a manner or to a degree not trifling or unimportant; greatly; much.

The breeds . . . differ considerably from each other.
Darwin.

Considerance
(Con*sid"er*ance) n. [L. considerantia.] Act of considering; consideration. [Obs.] Shak.

Considerate
(Con*sid"er*ate) a. [L. consideratus, p. p.]

1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of others.

Of dauntless courage and considerate pride.
Milton.

Æneas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people.
Dryden.

The wisest and most considerate men in the world.
Sharp.

2. Having respect to; regardful. [R.]

They may be . . . more considerate of praise.
Dr. H. More.

Syn. — Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate; serious. See Thoughtful.

— Con*sid"er*ate*ly, adv. — Con*sid"er*ate*ness, n.