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consider vs contemplate vs reconsider vs regard
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| considerverb/kənˈsɪd.ər/ | Meaning to think carefully about something before you decide | Goes with — | Example We are considering moving to a bigger apartment next year. |
| contemplateverb/ˈkɑːn.təm.pleɪt/ | Meaning to think about something for a long time, or to consider doing something | Goes with contemplate the future | Example She sat by the window and contemplated her future. |
| reconsiderverb/ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/ | Meaning to think again about a decision or opinion, and possibly change it | Goes with reconsider a decision | Example We asked the manager to reconsider her decision to close the branch. |
| regardverb/rɪˈɡɑːrd/ | Meaning to think about someone or something in a particular way | Goes with regard as | Example Many people regard him as the best chef in the city. |
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