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. Etym: [Cf. F. considérable.]
1. Worthy of consideration, 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.
Defn: Worthiness of consideration; dignity; value; size; amount.
CONSIDERABLY
Con*sid"er*a*bly, adv.
Defn: In a manner or to a degree not trifling or unimportant;
greatly; much.
The breeds . . . differ considerably from each other. Darwin.