overwegen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- consider verb To think carefully about something before making a decision.
- contemplate verb To think about something carefully and at length; to consider deeply.
- deliberate adjective Done on purpose; intentional.
- mull verb To think something over slowly and carefully, turning it over in your mind.
- ponder verb To think about something carefully and for a long time.
- reflect verb To bounce light, sound, or an image back off a surface.
Senses
overwegen is used for these senses in English:
- consider (intransitive) To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
- contemplate To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.
- deliberate (transitive) To consider carefully; to weigh well in the mind.
- mull (usually with over) To work (over) mentally; to cogitate; to ruminate.
- reflect (intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.
consider — full definition
- verb To think carefully about something before making a decision.
- verb To regard or judge someone or something as having a particular quality.
- verb To show regard or respect for someone's feelings or circumstances.
contemplate — full definition
- verb To think about something carefully and at length; to consider deeply.
- verb To consider something as a possible future action.