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I'm considering vs I consider

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. "I'm considering" is used when you're currently thinking about something or making a decision, while "I consider" is used to express a general opinion or belief.
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I'm considering

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you are currently thinking about something or making a decision.

Use "I'm considering" when you are in the process of thinking about something or making a decision. It indicates that the consideration is ongoing.

Examples:

  • I'm considering buying a new car.
  • I'm considering going on a trip next month.
  • Jun 29, 2024 ... Future MIL (54F) called me (23F) stupid and now I'm considering calling off the wedding. How do I approach the situation? I (23F) am engaged ...
  • Oct 15, 2015 ... I'm not sure if it should be followed by an infinitive or a gerund. So my American frind gave me these two sentences. (1).I'm considering to ...
  • Jan 14, 2024 ... ... I'm considering taking German or Spanish next year" suggests that while those are both options I might take neither of those. Upvote 4
  • May 23, 2017 ... I'm considering dropping out of college. What should I do? All related (90).
  • Jul 2, 2024 ... UPDATE: Future MIL (54F) called me (23F) stupid and now I'm considering calling off the wedding. How do I approach the situation? First of ...
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... Why I'm Considering Leaving Finance: Reflections from an MF Associate. FundingSecured - Certified Professional. FundingSecured · Senior Gorilla ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... I'm considering buying (w/ all DLC) - so I thought no better place to ask... Event. This isn't a financial decision. It's an if I like the ...
  • Thoughts About Municipal Government; or, What I'm Considering when Making My Endorsements in 2021. October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021. Hello Ward 2!
  • I'm considering switching my daily driver computer to Linux (for the 20th time). Jonathan Lahijani. By Jonathan Lahijani, June 10 in Dev Talk.
  • Aug 10, 2024 ... I'm a diehard Pixel user, but I'm considering a change for two reasons (and I'm not alone). With the Pixel 9 release on the horizon, I'm ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm thinking about
  • I'm contemplating
  • I'm pondering

I consider

This phrase is correct and is used to express a general opinion or belief.

Use "I consider" to express your opinion or belief about something. It is a more formal way of stating your viewpoint.

Examples:

  • I consider him to be a reliable person.
  • I consider that movie to be a classic.
  • Jun 27, 2015 ... (c) “I consider that this clause should be deleted.” My understanding is, “consider” can take a that clause when it is used to indicate an ...
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... Should I consider moving to Sweden for few years? Ask NRI. I am 31, married, no kids yet, a mechanical engineer working in Bangalore ...
  • Jul 5, 2020 ... Should I Consider U.S. Citizenship? ... Citizenship is the common thread that connects all Americans. We are a nation bound not by race or ...
  • 7 days ago ... Should I consider GHL? I am an owner of a mortgage company with about 10 loan officers. I am wondering, do I just setup 10 sub accounts for ...
  • AFTER WE WATCH ROAD FOOD I CONSIDER PLACE. Summer Farah · 22 Mar 2024 · 0. Etel, you wrote about wanting a place: Berkeley / Damascus / Delphi / Beirut.
  • Oct 20, 2022 ... Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth · Maricel lives in Manila, Philippines, with her husband ...
  • Oct 21, 2024 ... Edinson Cavani: “Do I consider myself a genius in football? No, honestly, the geniuses are: Messi, Maradona, Neymar and Ronaldinho”.
  • Feb 18, 2021 ... What can I consider a typo? [duplicate] · 29 · 6 · 2 · 1 · 2 · @DaemonPainter I agree, you should religiously avoid editing any code in questions. · 3.
  • Feb 10, 2018 ... Should I Consider Joining a Campus Club? The entirety of the four-year university experience can be boiled down to one philosophy: You get out ...
  • Jun 7, 2022 ... Should I consider power analysis in DOE? lazzybug. Level III. Created: Jun 6, 2022 11:10 PM | Last Modified: Jun 8, 2023 2:09 PM ...

Alternatives:

  • I believe
  • In my opinion
  • I think

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