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Better ways to say “Take into consideration”
Three words for "consider."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Same nominalisation pattern: "consider" is a verb; "take into consideration" buries it inside a noun phrase. Lighter writing prefers the verb.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
Take the latency into consideration before shipping.
After
Consider the latency before shipping.
iii · The alternatives3 ways out
- 01Consider neutral
best default
Consider the latency before shipping.
- 02Weigh neutral
for trade-offs
Weigh the latency before shipping.
- 03Account for neutral
for risk/cost
Account for the latency before shipping.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
"Consider" — the verb does the work.