con|ser|va|tor /kənsɜː r vətə r / (conservators ) N‑COUNT A conservator is someone whose job is to clean and repair historical objects or works of art.
con|serva|tory /kənsɜː r vətri, [AM ] -tɔːri/ (conservatories )
1 N‑COUNT A conservatory is a room with glass walls and a glass roof, which is attached to a house. People often grow plants in a conservatory.
2 N‑COUNT A conservatory is an institution where musicians are trained. □ …the New England Conservatory of Music.
con|serve (conserves , conserving , conserved ) The verb is pronounced /kənsɜː r v/. The noun is pronounced /kɒ nsɜː r v/. 1 VERB If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts for a long time. □ [V n] The republic's factories have closed for the weekend to conserve energy.
2 VERB To conserve something means to protect it from harm, loss, or change. □ [V n] …a big increase in U.S. aid to help developing countries conserve their forests.
3 N‑VAR Conserve is jam containing a large proportion of fruit, usually in whole pieces.
con|sid|er ◆◆◆ /kəns I də r / (considers , considering , considered )
1 VERB If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are. □ [V n to-inf] We don't consider our customers to be mere consumers; we consider them to be our friends. □ [V n n/adj] I had always considered myself a strong, competent woman. □ [V n + as ] I consider activities such as jogging and weightlifting as unnatural. □ [V that] Barbara considers that pet shops which sell customers these birds are very unfair.
2 VERB If you consider something, you think about it carefully. □ [V n] The jury was asked to consider the credibility of his evidence. □ [V wh] Consider how much you can afford to pay for a course, and what is your upper limit.
3 VERB If you are considering doing something, you intend to do it, but have not yet made a final decision whether to do it. □ [V v-ing] I had seriously considered telling the story from the point of view of the wives. □ [V n] They are considering the launch of their own political party.
4 → see also considered , considering
con|sid|er|able ◆◆◇ /kəns I dərəb ə l/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] Considerable means great in amount or degree. [FORMAL ] □ To be without Pearce would be a considerable blow. □ Doing it properly makes considerable demands on our time. □ Vets' fees can be considerable, even for routine visits. ● con|sid|er|ably ADV [ADV with v] □ Children vary considerably in the rate at which they learn these lessons. □ Their dinner parties had become considerably less formal. SYNONYMS considerable ADJ
marked: There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.
substantiaclass="underline" That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation.
reasonable: They will need a reasonable amount of desk area and good light.
appreciable: This has not had an appreciable effect on production.
sizeable: Harry inherited the house and a sizeable chunk of land.
con|sid|er|ate /kəns I dərət/ ADJ Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people. [APPROVAL ] □ I think he's the most charming, most considerate man I've ever known. □ [+ of ] I've always understood one should try and be considerate of other people.
con|sid|era|tion ◆◇◇ /kəns I dəre I ʃ ə n/ (considerations )
1 N‑UNCOUNT Consideration is careful thought about something. □ [+ of ] He said there should be careful consideration of the future role of the BBC.
2 N‑UNCOUNT [under N ] If something is under consideration , it is being discussed. □ Several proposals are under consideration by the state assembly.
3 N‑UNCOUNT If you show consideration , you pay attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people. □ [+ for ] Show consideration for other rail travellers. □ Really, her tone said, some people have absolutely no consideration.
4 N‑COUNT A consideration is something that should be thought about, especially when you are planning or deciding something. □ A major consideration when choosing a dog is the size of your house and garden.
5 PHRASE If you take something into consideration , you think about it because it is relevant to what you are doing. □ Safe driving is good driving because it takes into consideration the lives of other people.
con|sid|ered /kəns I də r d/
1 ADJ [ADJ n] A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought. □ We will give a considered response to the proposals by the end of the week.
2 → see also consider
con|sid|er|ing ◆◇◇ /kəns I dər I ŋ/
1 PREP You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion. □ The former hostage is in remarkably good shape considering his ordeal.
2 CONJ You use considering that to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion. □ Considering that you are no longer involved with this man, your response is a little extreme.
3 ADV When you are giving an opinion or making a judgment, you can use considering to suggest that you have thought about all the circumstances, and often that something has succeeded in spite of these circumstances. [SPOKEN ] □ I think you're pretty safe, considering.