consider
US
/kənˈsɪdər/
UK
/kənˈsɪdə/
Meaning
To think carefully about something before making a decision or forming an opinion.
किसी बात पर ध्यान से सोच-विचार करना, खासकर फैसला लेने या राय बनाने से पहले।
Examples
“Please consider all the options before choosing a course.”
“We are considering moving closer to the office.”
“After careful consideration, she accepted the job offer.”
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Not natural: We are considering about buying a car.
Better: We are considering buying a car.
Consider takes a direct object or an -ing form; it is not followed by about here.
यहाँ consider के बाद सीधे buying आएगा; इसके साथ about लगाना स्वाभाविक नहीं है।
Not natural: I consider to move to another city.
Better: I am considering moving to another city.
When consider is followed by an action, use the -ing form, not to + verb.
किसी काम के बारे में सोचने पर consider के बाद verb में -ing लगता है, to नहीं।
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Learner tip
When consider means think about doing something, follow it with a verb ending in -ing, not an infinitive.
जब consider का मतलब कोई काम करने के बारे में सोचना हो, तो इसके बाद verb में -ing लगाएँ, to वाला रूप नहीं।