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will finance the project.<br />

considering<br />

prep. in view of, in (the) light of, bearing in mind, making<br />

allowance for, taking into consideration or account, looking at,<br />

all in all, all things or everything considered, inasmuch as,<br />

insomuch as: Considering your background, I doubt that you are<br />

qualified.<br />

consistent<br />

adj. 1 agreeing, in agreement, in harmony, in keeping,<br />

harmonious, in concordance, conforming, in conformance,<br />

accordant, compatible, in accord or accordance, consonant: Her<br />

story is not consistent with the facts. 2 dependable, regular,<br />

predictable, undeviating, steady, steadfast, unchanging,<br />

uniform, unswerving, constant: His behaviour, even under<br />

pressure, has been quite consistent.<br />

consistently<br />

adv. 1 steadily, constantly, regularly, uniformly, daily, day<br />

by day: Her piano technique is improving consistently. 2<br />

dependably, unswervingly, staunchly, devotedly, firmly,<br />

resolutely, faithfully, uniformly, unfailingly: The courts have<br />

consistently upheld her claim to custody of the children.<br />

console v. comfort, soothe, calm, assuage, solace, cheer (up): Ivan<br />

made an effort to console the grieving widow.<br />

conspicuous<br />

adj. 1 obvious, clear, evident, plain, palpable, perceptible,<br />

patent, prominent, apparent, clear-cut, unquestionable,<br />

incontestable, incontrovertible: The sultan played a<br />

conspicuous role in the kidnapping of the envoy. 2 obvious,<br />

unmistakable, prominent, outstanding, noticeable, impressive,<br />

vivid, obtrusive; striking, showy, garish, gaudy, loud, tawdry,<br />

blatant, lurid, vulgar, flashy, ostentatious: The silhouette of<br />

the castle was conspicuous against the sky. Fingal was again<br />

conspicuous, this time in a green wig and bowler. 3 notable,<br />

noteworthy, exceptional, outstanding, eminent, unusual, marked,<br />

extraordinary, remarkable, distinguished, impressive, awesome,<br />

awe-inspiring, glorious: The medal is awarded for conspicuous<br />

bravery.

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