to consider
to consider
'consider' is a regular verb (considered/considered). It can mean 'think about' (consider an offer) or 'regard as' (consider it a success), and is followed by an '-ing' form rather than an infinitive.
We are considering a move to the countryside.
We are considering a move to the countryside.
Indicative
Present Simple
I consider every option before I decide.
I consider every option before I decide.
You consider other people's feelings first.
You consider other people's feelings first.
She considers him her closest friend.
She considers him her closest friend.
We consider the risks before every trip.
We consider the risks before every trip.
You consider this project a top priority.
You consider this project a top priority.
They consider several candidates for the role.
They consider several candidates for the role.
Present Continuous
I am considering changing careers this year.
I am considering changing careers this year.
You are considering the offer too long.
You are considering the offer too long.
The board is considering a new strategy.
The board is considering a new strategy.
We are considering all the feedback carefully.
We are considering all the feedback carefully.
You are considering two very different plans.
You are considering two very different plans.
They are considering moving the office abroad.
They are considering moving the office abroad.
Past Simple
I considered several jobs before choosing this one.
I considered several jobs before choosing this one.
You considered the matter for a whole week.
You considered the matter for a whole week.
She considered the idea, then rejected it.
She considered the idea, then rejected it.
We considered selling the house last spring.
We considered selling the house last spring.
You considered every complaint seriously.
You considered every complaint seriously.
They considered him the best player of the year.
They considered him the best player of the year.
Present Perfect
I have considered your proposal very carefully.
I have considered your proposal very carefully.
You have considered all the consequences, I hope.
You have considered all the consequences, I hope.
The judge has considered all the evidence.
The judge has considered all the evidence.
We have considered every possible outcome.
We have considered every possible outcome.
You have considered the budget from every angle.
You have considered the budget from every angle.
They have considered relocating for years.
They have considered relocating for years.
Past Perfect
I had considered quitting before they promoted me.
I had considered quitting before they promoted me.
You had considered the plan long before the meeting.
You had considered the plan long before the meeting.
She had considered every risk before signing.
She had considered every risk before signing.
We had considered other suppliers before choosing them.
We had considered other suppliers before choosing them.
You had considered cancelling the event days earlier.
You had considered cancelling the event days earlier.
They had considered the offer closed by then.
They had considered the offer closed by then.
Future Simple (will)
Future Simple
I will consider your request and reply soon.
I will consider your request and reply soon.
You will consider the details before signing.
You will consider the details before signing.
The committee will consider the appeal next week.
The committee will consider the appeal next week.
We will consider a discount for large orders.
We will consider a discount for large orders.
You will consider both options fairly.
You will consider both options fairly.
They will consider your application carefully.
They will consider your application carefully.
Conditional
Present Conditional (would)
Present Conditional
I would consider the job if the pay were better.
I would consider the job if the pay were better.
You would consider it a mistake in hindsight.
You would consider it a mistake in hindsight.
A wise leader would consider every side.
A wise leader would consider every side.
We would consider moving for the right opportunity.
We would consider moving for the right opportunity.
You would consider the plan if it saved money.
You would consider the plan if it saved money.
They would consider a partnership under good terms.
They would consider a partnership under good terms.
Imperative
Imperative
Consider the consequences before you act.
Consider the consequences before you act.
Let's consider all the options together.
Let's consider all the options together.
