Take something into consideration

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To think about and include a certain factor or details when you are forming an opinion or making a decision.

Before deciding on the punishment, we need to take his age into consideration.
Visual representation of "take something into consideration" - to think about and include a certain factor or details when you are forming an opinion or making a decision

Often appears as...

  • take into consideration the facts
  • take into consideration the circumstances
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Context Matters

Use this phrase when factors outside the main issue could influence the outcome or decision.

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We should take the weather into consideration before planning the picnic.
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Not a Command

The phrase suggests a recommendation to think about something, not an order to do so.

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I take your budget into consideration when making my recommendations.
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Pre-Decision Phase

It's mostly used before a decision is made, implying that the consideration is part of the decision-making process.

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We'll take into consideration your years of service when deciding on the promotion.
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