consider

Where does the word "consider" come from? It comes from Latin considerare, and was adopted directly into English (1300s).

Consider’s story begins in Latin: considerare meant “to observe with the stars.” Literally to observe closely with the stars, from com- (with) and sidus (star). It reached English by 1300s as consider. Broadened from astrological observation to careful thought about anything. Today, consider means to think carefully about something before making a decision.

1. Stage 1 · Latin · ancient considerare "to observe with the stars", literally to observe closely with the stars, from com- (with) and sidus (star).
2. Stage 2 · English · 1300s consider "to think carefully about something", broadened from astrological observation to careful thought about anything.