consider; look after; give preferential treatment
Meanings
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to consider; to take into account; to pay attention to
Used when making decisions or plans to ensure all factors are included.
When making the plan, we need to take everyone's opinions into account.
He always considers the overall situation when doing things.
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Please consider the people in the back so they can see too.
verb
to look after; to take care of; to tend to
Often used for taking care of people, objects, or responsibilities.
Mom is at home looking after the children.
You go buy the tickets, I'll look after the luggage.
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She carefully takes care of her sick friend.
verb
to give preferential/special treatment; to accommodate; to show consideration for
Often used for giving special help or priority to those in need (like the sick, elderly, or young).
On the bus, we should give priority to the elderly and children.
This restaurant gives special treatment to regular customers.
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Please accommodate the patient and let him see the doctor first.
verb
(of shops or service industry) to serve a customer; to have a customer
formalA formal or business term meaning 'to serve' or 'to have patronage'. Often used as a polite request for business.
Our shop just opened, please patronize us often.
Thank you for your patronage of our business.
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The shop served quite a few customers today.