Intermediate 📚 Vocabulary · #50 of 1319

consider (v.)

to think carefully about

Examples

  • Consider all options.

Key rules

  • Consider + noun or -ing: consider the options, consider moving
  • Consider is not followed by to + verb
  • Consideration is the noun

Common mistakes

  • I consider to move → I am considering moving

Use cases

  • Making decisions
  • Weighing options
  • Talking about plans
💡 Tip: Consider is followed by -ing or a noun, not an infinitive.
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