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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Considerate \Con*sid"er*ate\ (k[o^]n*s[i^]d"[~e]r*[asl]t), adjective [L. consideratus, p. p.]
1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of others.
Of dauntless courage and considerate pride. --Milton.
[AE]neas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people. --Dryden.
The wisest and most considerate men in the world. --Sharp.
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}, adverb -- {Con*sid"er*ate*ness}, noun
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
considerately
adverb: in a considerate manner; "they considerately withdrew" [syn: {with consideration}] [ant: {inconsiderately}]
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