consider

検討する、よく考える

答えを出したり決めたりする前に、物事を慎重に考える。

やさしい英語で： To think carefully about something before reaching an answer or making a decision.

• Please consider my suggestion.
• She considered the evidence before deciding.
• Have you considered how much this will cost?

使い方： consider what/how/whether… (We must consider how this will affect families.)

類義語： think about, examine, reflect on

反対語： ignore

よく使う表現： consider the options, consider something carefully, consider the evidence

検討する、考える

何かをすることを、選択肢の一つとして考える。

やさしい英語で： To think about doing something as a possible choice.

• We are considering moving.
• He considered applying for the job.
• Would you consider joining our team?

使い方： consider doing something (We are considering buying a smaller car.)

類義語： contemplate, think about

よく使う表現： consider doing something, consider buying something, consider a move

みなす、考える

人や物が、ある性質や役割を持つと考える。

やさしい英語で： To believe that someone or something has a particular quality or role.

• I consider him a friend.
• They considered the journey too dangerous.
• She is considered one of the best teachers here.

使い方： consider someone/something + adjective (I consider this plan too risky.); consider someone/something + noun (She considers him a close friend.); consider someone/something to be something (They consider her to be an expert.)

類義語： regard, judge, deem

よく使う表現： consider someone lucky, consider something important, consider someone a friend