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consider thoroughly

[/kənˈsɪdər ˈθʌrəli/]
verb phrase
considerar cuidadosamente
1. to think about something carefully and in detail; to examine all aspects of a matter before making a decision
We need to consider thoroughly all the options before signing the contract.
Precisamos considerar cuidadosamente todas as opções antes de assinar o contrato.
2. to weigh and ponder all relevant factors or implications of something
The committee will consider thoroughly the proposal next week.
O comitê considerará cuidadosamente a proposta na próxima semana.
Synonyms
examine closelyanalyze carefullydeliberateponderweighthink overcontemplatereview carefully
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookdismissdisregardglance over

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
considerar cuidadosamente / examinar detalhadamente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
considerar direito / analisar a fundo
Colloquial variation in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
considerar com cuidado / avaliar minuciosamente
Formal business usage common in São Paulo
Portugal
ponderar bem / examinar minuciosamente
More formal and literary usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

weigh the pros and cons
look at all angles
give something serious thought
think long and hard about something
take something into account
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