How can I understand this "to be so considered"?

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How can I understand this "to be so considered"?

In this excerpt:
"In some instances an item that is normal in one standard is used in the other in restricted contexts: BrE shop(AmE store) is used in AmE for a small and specialized store, eg: barber shop, shoe-repair shop, and sometimes for a high-class establishment or one that has pretensions to be so considered, eg: clothing shop/store, jewelry shop/store; BrE chips(esp AmE french fries) now occurs in AmE, as a recent borrowing from BrE, in the combination fish and chips."

I'm wondering what is the meanings of "to be so considered."
Could you tell me, please?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The owners of the store want people to think of it has a  high-class establishment .

CalifJim · Answer

Takehisa Tanakawhat is the ~~meanings~~ meaning of "to be so considered

so = high-class (establishment)

pretensions to be considered [high-class / a high-class establishment]

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

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Takehisa Tanaka · Answer

Thanks.

Clive · Answer

"In some instances an item that is normal in one standard is used in the other in restricted contexts: BrE shop(AmE store) is used in AmE for a small and specialized store, eg: barber shop, shoe-repair shop, and sometimes for a high-class establishment or an establishment that has pretensions to be considered high-class, eg: clothing shop/store, jewelry shop/store; BrE chips(esp

Takehisa Tanaka · Answer

Thanks, CJ.
And for a correction.
I got it.

Takehisa Tanaka · Answer

Thanks, Clive.

How can I understand this "to be so considered"?

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