The difference between Consider and Observe
When used as verbs, consider means to think about seriously, whereas observe means to notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
check bellow for the other definitions of Consider and Observe
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Consider as a verb (transitive):
To think about seriously.
Examples:
"'Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."
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Consider as a verb (intransitive):
To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
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Consider as a verb (transitive):
To think of doing.
Examples:
"I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow."
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Consider as a verb (ditransitive):
To assign some quality to.
Examples:
"'Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful."
"I considered the pie undercooked."
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Consider as a verb (transitive):
To look at attentively.
Examples:
"She sat there for a moment, considering him."
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Consider as a verb (transitive):
To take up as an example.
Examples:
"'Consider a triangle having three equal sides."
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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."
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Consider as a verb:
To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.
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Observe as a verb (transitive):
To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
Examples:
"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."
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Observe as a verb (transitive):
To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
Examples:
"Please observe all posted speed limits."
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Observe as a verb (intransitive):
To comment on something; to make an observation.
Examples:
"The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents."