overwegen

Meaning

to consider (think about doing)

Concepts

consider

ponder

deliberate

mull

regard

reflect

take into account

esteem

contemplate

weigh

account

see

notice

envisage

envision

think out

predominate

look at

overpoise

brood

cogitate

drink in

examine

meditate

muse

ruminate

scratch one’s head

speculate

study

think

wonder

Pronounced as (IPA)

/oː.vərˈʋeː.ɣə(n)/

Etymology

From over- + wegen. Compare Swedish överväga, Danish overveje, German erwägen.

Sentences

Als ze weigeren hun verplichtingen na te komen , zullen we andere maatregelen overwegen .

If they refuse to honour their commitments, then we will consider other measures that can be taken.