List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words -
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SYNONYMS:
consider, deem, regard, account, reckon.
These verbs refer to holding opinions or views that are based on evaluation.
Consider
suggests objective reflection and reasoning: She is considered an intelligent
woman. He considers success of little importance.
Deem
is more subjective through its emphasis on judgment as distinguished from
contemplation: The faculty deems the essay to be by far the best one submitted.
Regard
often implies a personal attitude: I regard your apology as the end of the
matter.
Account
and
reckon
in this sense are rather literary in flavor and imply calculated judgment: I
account no man to be a philosopher who attempts to do more. I reckon you as an
admirer.
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