I am considering buying vs I am considering to buy

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am considering buying' is more commonly used and considered more natural in English. 'I am considering to buy' is also correct but less common.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

I am considering buying

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that someone is thinking about purchasing something. The verb 'considering' is followed by the gerund form of the verb ('buying').

Examples:

I am considering buying a new car.
She is considering buying a house.
They are considering buying a gift for their friend.
He is considering buying a new phone.
We are considering buying a puppy.

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I'm considering buying a yacht to house my thoroughbreds.
You're not really considering buying that car, are you?
In this context, he asked why the Ulstein Group was not considering buying the assets after the eventual insolvency proceedings which will be initiated when the decision has been made for repayment of the aid.
I cannot believe I am considering a non-violent option.
I am considering how to settle the matter.
In particular, I am considering the possibilities for allocating project support through the Oisin and Falcone programmes.
I am considering whether I might accept your offer of a photograph.
I am considering the fact that we may be able to save lives on Earth.
Then I am considering a run for the Senate.
In fact, I am considering sending the reports to the EU committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing and suggesting that they do something similar.
Believe me, in this regard I am considering Europe's interest, if you will accept that French sovereigntists also are concerned by this matter.
The second point I am considering is heading 4, particularly everything that is happening in the Balkans.
Under which conditions this will happen is something I am considering at the moment on the basis of the inputs to the consultation.
Yes, and I am considering another surprise for you, Daku.
For your safety, and the safety of those around this table... I am considering it.
If it is to be the family holdings, which are the ones I am considering, then there is no need to finance private storage on the farms.
As I said, I just went back to school, and I am considering majoring in urban studies and then going on to urban planning, kind of taking whatever I've learned from online communities and trying to adapt that to a physical community.
Finally, as a further incentive to improve compliance, I am considering a proposal in the very near future to require Member States to present monthly reports on their implementation of BSE control measures.
When I say that I am considering new guidelines on this issue, it is precisely in order to address one of the causes of the crisis - this crazy risk-taking - and to make those involved in the banking sector more prudent and responsible again.
Now you are not going to bring me down because I am strong, I am positive and I am in control.

Alternatives:

I am thinking about buying
I am contemplating buying
I am pondering buying
I am mulling over buying
I am weighing up buying

I am considering to buy

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is also used to express that someone is thinking about purchasing something. However, 'considering' is followed by the infinitive form of the verb ('to buy').

Examples:

I am considering to buy a new car.
She is considering to buy a house.
They are considering to buy a gift for their friend.
He is considering to buy a new phone.
We are considering to buy a puppy.

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I cannot believe I am considering a non-violent option.
I am considering how to settle the matter.
In particular, I am considering the possibilities for allocating project support through the Oisin and Falcone programmes.
I am considering whether I might accept your offer of a photograph.
I am considering the fact that we may be able to save lives on Earth.
Then I am considering a run for the Senate.
In fact, I am considering sending the reports to the EU committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing and suggesting that they do something similar.
Believe me, in this regard I am considering Europe's interest, if you will accept that French sovereigntists also are concerned by this matter.
The second point I am considering is heading 4, particularly everything that is happening in the Balkans.
Under which conditions this will happen is something I am considering at the moment on the basis of the inputs to the consultation.
Yes, and I am considering another surprise for you, Daku.
For your safety, and the safety of those around this table... I am considering it.
If it is to be the family holdings, which are the ones I am considering, then there is no need to finance private storage on the farms.
I am 'Stars Today' and I am here to buy copy for our Lara Tyler wedding special.
Maybe I am ready to buy.
I am going to buy you a bucket of boneless chicken.
I am trying to buy your forgiveness.
Maybe I am trying to buy my way in.
I am going to Budapest to buy carpets for reselling.
I am not here to buy ganja.

Alternatives:

I am thinking about buying
I am contemplating buying
I am pondering buying
I am mulling over buying
I am weighing up buying

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I am considering buying vs I am considering to buy