WordNet sense 1 (devise or invent):

concoct, hatch, think up, dream up

WordNet sense 2 (intend to refer to):

mean, have in mind

WordNet sense 3 (take into consideration, have in view):

entertain, think about, flirt with, toy with

WordNet sense 4 (look on as or consider):

esteem, repute, look on, look upon, regard as, take to be

WordNet sense 5 (keep in mind for attention or consideration):

remember