The difference between Consider and Deliberate

When used as verbs, consider means to think about seriously, whereas deliberate means to consider carefully.

Deliberate is also adjective with the meaning: done on purpose.

check bellow for the other definitions of Consider and Deliberate

  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.

  1. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Done on purpose; intentional.

    Examples:

    "Tripping me was deliberate action."

  2. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.

    Examples:

    "The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict."

    "synonyms: circumspect"

  3. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

    Examples:

    "a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result"

    "synonyms: well-advised"

  4. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Not hasty or sudden; slow.

  1. Deliberate as a verb:

    To consider carefully.

    Examples:

    "It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

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