consider this
Mull it over
Consider this is a phrase that introduces something the speaker wants you to think about or take into account.
It signals that what follows should shift your perspective or add weight to an argument: Consider this: she had no motive and no opportunity.
Often used to present a counterpoint or overlooked fact.
The phrase can sound slightly theatrical, as if presenting evidence to a jury.
- hear me outRequest for patient attention
- let me explainPreface to a breakdown
- ponderThink deeply about
- reflectReturn light or thought
- thinkProcess with the mind
think it over · weigh · mull · contemplate · just imagine · imagine · suppose · hypothetical · pause · for a moment · moment · perspective · big picture · angle · viewpoint · deliberate · evaluate · examine
- persuasionpersuade, persuasion, persuasive, convince, convincing
- suggestion phraseshow about, why not, what if, perhaps, think about
- adviceadvice, advise, tips, counsel, guidance
- transitionstransition, blending, segue, fade, changeover
consider thisdo it now
act now · act · get moving · go ahead · move it
consider thisforget about it
Dismissive phrase, drop it
end of discussion · case closed · drop it · enough said · no debate
consider, this, considers, considered, considering, consideration, considerations, considerable, considerably