Consider something / Consider doing something / Consideration of / give consideration to
UsageUse consider something or consider doing something. Do not write consider about or consider to do. The related noun constructions include consideration of and give consideration to.
Consider something
Use when
You examine or think carefully about a proposal, issue or option; place it directly after the verb.
Example
“The committee will consider the revised proposal.”
Consider doing something
Use when
You think about a possible action; follow consider with the -ing form.
Example
“The agency will consider extending the pilot.”
Consideration of / give consideration to
Use when
You use consideration as a noun.
Example
“The paper gives consideration to implementation risks.”
Quick check
consider about the proposal, consider to extend the contract, give consideration on the issue
Usage note
Take something into consideration is also standard. Choose the verb consider where a shorter construction is clearer.