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consider reasonable vs consider it to be reasonable

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Consider reasonable' is more concise and direct, suitable for informal or spoken language. 'Consider it to be reasonable' is more formal and explicit, often used in written or professional contexts.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

consider reasonable

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal or spoken language.

This phrase is used to express that something is regarded as reasonable or acceptable without explicitly stating 'it'.

Examples:

  • I consider reasonable to ask for more time to complete the project.
  • She considers reasonable to expect a raise after a year of hard work.
  • He's even made an offer that I consider reasonable.
  • Member States should consider reasonable changes to the regulatory environment set for the banking sector, to enable this process.
  • We must be specific about what compliance we are expecting of the tyrant within a timeframe that the inspectors consider reasonable.
  • The Community producers in question have, however, not presented an exact figure of the profit margin level that they would consider reasonable.
  • Furthermore, the report proposes a three-year period in which to bring down the total debt, which I consider reasonable and sufficient.
  • (ii) there is a formal requirement to consider reasonable alternatives in the SEA;
  • Is therefore prepared to consider reasonable requests for new posts after the administration has presented a clear analysis, also including any training and development programmes necessary; welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to carry out an extensive effort in this regard;
  • Does it consider reasonable the two year delay by the Securities and Exchange Commission in completing its scrutiny of the takeover given that a preliminary assessment would have effectively averted major losses to the Greek Government?
  • Is therefore prepared to consider reasonable requests for new posts after the administration has presented a clear analysis, also including any training and development programmes necessary; welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to carry out an extensive effort in this regard;
  • The Authority considers reasonable capping the tax relief at 30 % of the invested amount.
  • The Commission shall make available the classifications in such format and through such media as it considers reasonable.
  • 10. The Commission shall make available the classifications in such format and through such media as it considers reasonable.
  • The average overestimation amounts to only 12 % of the carry over or 4 % of the 2007 budget, a margin that the EACI considers reasonable to cover for uncertainties.
  • In the light of that verification, the Commission considers reasonable the sum of EUR [70-80] [60] Confidential information.
  • I still consider that reasonable, even though I think that duty-free sales should end next year.
  • In addition, the NCB concerned should consider taking reasonable measures at its disposal to overcome the obstacle under national law.
  • In view of the above, the Commission considers it reasonable to grant a transitional period to exempt holding companies existing on the date of this Decision.
  • The Commission has critically reviewed the peer group selected by Austria and the established range of applicable P/B multiple and considers them reasonable.
  • What would you consider a reasonable rate?
  • I therefore do not consider it reasonable simply to applaud the election of any woman, whoever she might be.

Alternatives:

  • deem reasonable
  • regard as reasonable
  • think reasonable
  • believe to be reasonable
  • find reasonable

consider it to be reasonable

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or written contexts.

This phrase is used to explicitly state that something is regarded as reasonable or acceptable by including 'it'. It is more formal and explicit than 'consider reasonable'.

Examples:

  • The committee considered it to be reasonable to extend the deadline.
  • He considered it to be reasonable to invest in the new technology.
  • However... the peasants did not consider it to be a reasonable measure...
  • It is clearly not a perfect text, but we consider it to be a reasonable and acceptable one, and it is crucial that it is adopted as soon as possible.
  • In view of the above, the Commission considers it reasonable to grant a transitional period to exempt holding companies existing on the date of this Decision.
  • I therefore do not consider it reasonable simply to applaud the election of any woman, whoever she might be.
  • I also consider it reasonable for Parliament to award prizes, especially for the purpose of supporting European cinema.
  • Mr President, I shall also be voting for this resolution, which I consider to be reasonable.
  • The democratic nature of the institutions will only be more effectively safeguarded with the Commission's original proposals, which we consider to be reasonable and quite sufficient.
  • He's even made an offer that I consider reasonable.
  • The Authority considers reasonable capping the tax relief at 30 % of the invested amount.
  • Some might therefore consider it reasonable to argue that, since the irregular exports to Europe from the Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are not regarded as a priority political problem, these should be halted until a final peace agreement is achieved.
  • Does the Council consider it reasonable to use taxpayers' money to sell tulips?
  • Does the Commission consider it reasonable for a prosperous airline to be granted farm subsidies?
  • As these energy sources in many Member States have been tax-free, Sweden considers it reasonable to exempt the Swedish manufacturing industry from the tax on electricity.
  • Member States should consider reasonable changes to the regulatory environment set for the banking sector, to enable this process.
  • The Commission shall make available the classifications in such format and through such media as it considers reasonable.
  • We must be specific about what compliance we are expecting of the tyrant within a timeframe that the inspectors consider reasonable.
  • 10. The Commission shall make available the classifications in such format and through such media as it considers reasonable.
  • The Community producers in question have, however, not presented an exact figure of the profit margin level that they would consider reasonable.
  • Furthermore, the report proposes a three-year period in which to bring down the total debt, which I consider reasonable and sufficient.
  • This threshold shall reflect a level of risk that the competent authority considers to be reasonable;

Alternatives:

  • deem it reasonable
  • regard it as reasonable
  • think it reasonable
  • believe it to be reasonable
  • find it reasonable

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