2. Having respect to; regardful. [R.]

They may be . . . more considerate of praise.

Dr. H. More.

Syn. -- Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate; serious. See Thoughtful.

-- Con*sid"er*ate*ly, adv. -- Con*sid"er*ate*ness, n.

Con*sid`er*a"tion (k&obreve;n*s&ibreve;d`&etilde;r*ā"shŭn), n. [L. consideratio: cf. F. considÚration.] 1. The act or process of considering; continuous careful thought; examination; contemplation; deliberation; attention.

Let us think with consideration.

Sir P. Sidney.

Consideration, like an angel, came.

Shak.

2. Attentive respect; appreciative regard; -- used especially in diplomatic or stately correspondence.

The undersigned has the honor to repeat to Mr. Hulseman the assurance of his high consideration.

D. Webster.

The consideration with which he was treated.

Whewell.

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