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Consider and imagine can be followed by either (a) a gerund or (b) a noun phrase or pronoun + to -infinitive but with different meanings: I am considering working abroad. (I am thinking of working abroad.) Everybody considers him to be the best person for the job.
12 Φεβ 2008 · I've got a question concerning the form that should follow the verb to consider: ING or Infinitive? I've never considered being an astronaut.
"Consider" can be followed either by a noun or a gerund (the "-ing" form of a verb used as a noun). "Imagine" can be followed by a noun, gerund, or that-clause. Let's take a closer look.
23 Αυγ 2011 · In English, the form V + -ing is called a gerund if it serves as a noun. For example, the gerund form of "run" is "running". (I like cats, I like dogs, I like running). However, not all V + ing forms are gerunds--in "I am running", "running" is another verb.
So I think that we should use the verb "consider" with a "to verb". For example: "I consider to compete with him.", "I consider to become a singer.". My argument is I have to consider one action in my mind before doing that action.
Do you know when to use -ing and when to use to + infinitive after a verb? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.
To consider (Infinitive) Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to consider" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action. Example. I have to consider all the options before making a decision. Considering (Gerund)
