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will finance the project.
considering
prep. in view of, in (the) light of, bearing in mind, making
allowance for, taking into consideration or account, looking at,
all in all, all things or everything considered, inasmuch as,
insomuch as: Considering your background, I doubt that you are
qualified.
consistent
adj. 1 agreeing, in agreement, in harmony, in keeping,
harmonious, in concordance, conforming, in conformance,
accordant, compatible, in accord or accordance, consonant: Her
story is not consistent with the facts. 2 dependable, regular,
predictable, undeviating, steady, steadfast, unchanging,
uniform, unswerving, constant: His behaviour, even under
pressure, has been quite consistent.
consistently
adv. 1 steadily, constantly, regularly, uniformly, daily, day
by day: Her piano technique is improving consistently. 2
dependably, unswervingly, staunchly, devotedly, firmly,
resolutely, faithfully, uniformly, unfailingly: The courts have
consistently upheld her claim to custody of the children.
console v. comfort, soothe, calm, assuage, solace, cheer (up): Ivan
made an effort to console the grieving widow.
conspicuous
adj. 1 obvious, clear, evident, plain, palpable, perceptible,
patent, prominent, apparent, clear-cut, unquestionable,
incontestable, incontrovertible: The sultan played a
conspicuous role in the kidnapping of the envoy. 2 obvious,
unmistakable, prominent, outstanding, noticeable, impressive,
vivid, obtrusive; striking, showy, garish, gaudy, loud, tawdry,
blatant, lurid, vulgar, flashy, ostentatious: The silhouette of
the castle was conspicuous against the sky. Fingal was again
conspicuous, this time in a green wig and bowler. 3 notable,
noteworthy, exceptional, outstanding, eminent, unusual, marked,
extraordinary, remarkable, distinguished, impressive, awesome,
awe-inspiring, glorious: The medal is awarded for conspicuous
bravery.