consider reasonable to vs consider it to be reasonable that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Consider reasonable to' is used when stating an action that is deemed appropriate or acceptable, while 'consider it to be reasonable that' is used when expressing an opinion or belief about the reasonableness of a situation.

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consider reasonable to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that an action is deemed appropriate or acceptable.

Examples:

I consider it reasonable to ask for more time to complete the project.
She considers it reasonable to expect honesty in a relationship.

Alternatives:

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

consider it to be reasonable that

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used to express an opinion or belief about the reasonableness of a situation.

Examples:

I consider it to be reasonable that they are asking for more information.
She considers it to be reasonable that he needs some time to think about it.

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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.
This threshold shall reflect a level of risk that the competent authority considers to be reasonable;
Today, however, we are debating efforts by certain people who belong to the large European family to be able to regain exactly what we consider to be reasonable in our everyday lives.
I consider this to be reasonable, as it is a context in which decisions must be taken which are then passed on to the citizens quite openly.
With an average price per kilometre in 2005 amounting to CZK 30,60 per kilometre, the average profit margin amounted to around 5 %, which the Commission considers to be reasonable.
This is what has been agreed in advance by the representatives of Parliament and the Council in view of the attempt to conclude the legislative process at second reading, a package that I consider to be reasonable, above all for swift adoption of the regulation.
Considers it reasonable that the Ombudsman has concluded an agreement with Parliament on cooperation on administrative, budgetary and financial matters;
2. Considers it reasonable that the Ombudsman has concluded an agreement with Parliament on cooperation on administrative, budgetary and financial matters;
Does the Commission consider it reasonable that CRAs, without being necessarily transparent or responsible, have this enormous influence on the EU's economies?
Does the Commission consider it reasonable that a total contribution of EUR 9 million is only sufficient for 12 places on a training course?
Does the Commission consider it reasonable that a European citizen can purchase property in Italy but not a vehicle?
Does the Commission consider it reasonable that provisions on the retention of data should vary so greatly between Member States, all of which have subscribed to the ECHR?
Frankly, I do not consider that to be reasonable, because if you behave that way there would never be a stable majority in this House, and it would always be impossible to choose a President of the Commission.
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.
Does the Commission consider it reasonable that the implementation of REACH should entail increased costs, not only for industry and the Community but also for national chemicals authorities?
He's even made an offer that I consider reasonable.
The Authority considers reasonable capping the tax relief at 30 % of the invested amount.

Alternatives:

believe it to be reasonable that
think it is reasonable that
feel it is reasonable that
find it reasonable that
regard it as reasonable that

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