considerate
UK/kən'sɪd(ə)rət/US/kәn'sidәrit/
IELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
adj.
Careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others; thoughtful
体贴的，考虑周到的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconsidertogether, with
+
-atesit, settle, be placed
=considerate
consider (in its sense 'take into account') + -ate (adj.) = inclined to take others into account. A considerate person actively weighs how their actions affect others. Note: considerate (kind) is unrelated in meaning to considerable (large), despite the look-alike spelling.
Common Collocations
- 1.considerate person周到的人
- 2.considerate behavior周到的行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
It was very considerate of you to call ahead.
- 2.
Please be considerate of the neighbours and keep the noise down.
Easily Confused
considerate vs considerable — considerate = thoughtful of others (a considerate guest); considerable = large in amount (considerable damage). Same root, totally different meaning; don't swap them.