The term 'CONSIDER LIKELY' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: EXPECT (6 letters) and LIKELY (7 letters). The word 'EXPECT' is defined as to consider or regard something as probable or LIKELY. It is often used in the context of anticipating something to happen in the future. The word 'LIKELY' is defined as having a high probability of occurring or being true. It is often used to describe something that is probable or expected to happen. Together, the two words 'consider LIKELY' suggest that one should anticipate something to happen in the future with a high probability of it occurring.