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Conserve your energy for later, when we get near the top. 2<br />

preserve, maintain, keep up, take care <strong>of</strong>: <strong>The</strong>se buildings<br />

should be conserved for later generations.<br />

consider v. 1 think about or over, take into or under consideration,<br />

deliberate (over or about), contemplate (on or over), weigh,<br />

ponder, mull over, cogitate on, meditate (on or upon or over),<br />

reflect (on or upon), ruminate (on or over), chew over, study,<br />

examine: <strong>The</strong> council will consider your proposal. 2 heed,<br />

mark, take into account or consideration, reckon with, bear in<br />

mind, note, observe, make allowance for; esteem, respect, have<br />

regard for: Consider your mother's feelings in the matter. 3<br />

regard, look upon; judge, deem, take to be, think, believe,<br />

gauge, rate, estimate, reckon: Consider yourself under arrest.<br />

I don't consider Simon the best person for the job.<br />

considerable<br />

adj. 1 sizeable, substantial, large, big, great; appreciable,<br />

respectable, noticeable, largish, biggish, goodly, decent, fair,<br />

Colloq tidy: A considerable crowd were gathered outside. 2<br />

important, worthy, <strong>of</strong> consequence, <strong>of</strong> distinction,<br />

distinguished, illustrious, noteworthy, notable, remarkable,<br />

estimable, influential, respectable: Some <strong>of</strong> the most<br />

considerable citizens were banished.<br />

considerate<br />

adj. thoughtful, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, good-hearted,<br />

helpful, friendly, neighbourly, gracious, obliging,<br />

accommodating, charitable, generous, unselfish; sympathetic,<br />

compassionate, sensitive; attentive; solicitous: It was very<br />

considerate <strong>of</strong> you to <strong>of</strong>fer your car.<br />

consideration<br />

n. 1 regard, concern, attentiveness, solicitude,<br />

thoughtfulness, compassion, kindness, kindliness,<br />

kind-heartedness, considerateness, respect, caring, care: Out<br />

<strong>of</strong> consideration for your father, you should complete your<br />

studies. 2 reward, compensation, remuneration, fee, payment,<br />

recompense, emolument, tip, gratuity, pourboire, baksheesh or<br />

backsheesh; honorarium: <strong>The</strong> boy will look after your luggage<br />

for a small consideration, madam. 3 thought, deliberation,<br />

reflection, contemplation, rumination, cogitation, study,<br />

examination: After some consideration, we have decided that we

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