The difference between Bethink and Consider

When used as verbs, bethink means to think about, to recollect, whereas consider means to think about seriously.


check bellow for the other definitions of Bethink and Consider

  1. Bethink as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To think about, to recollect.

  2. Bethink as a verb (reflexive):

    To think (something or somebody) or (followed by clause); to remind oneself, to consider, to reflect upon.

  3. Bethink as a verb (intransitive):

    To meditate, ponder; to consider.

  4. Bethink as a verb:

    To determine, resolve.

  1. Consider as a verb (transitive):

    To think about seriously.

    Examples:

    "'Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

  2. Consider as a verb (intransitive):

    To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.

  3. Consider as a verb (transitive):

    To think of doing.

    Examples:

    "I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow."

  4. Consider as a verb (ditransitive):

    To assign some quality to.

    Examples:

    "'Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful."

    "I considered the pie undercooked."

  5. Consider as a verb (transitive):

    To look at attentively.

    Examples:

    "She sat there for a moment, considering him."

  6. Consider as a verb (transitive):

    To take up as an example.

    Examples:

    "'Consider a triangle having three equal sides."

  7. Consider as a verb (transitive, parliamentary procedure):

    To debate or dispose of a motion.

    Examples:

    "This body will now consider the proposed amendments to Section 453 of the zoning code."

  8. Consider as a verb:

    To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.