Consider + as

Twin · #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 22, 2007 15:18 pm *Consider + as*

I have always believed that it is not correct to say "consider as", but quite recently I have googled "considered as" and got about 1 million hits from UK pages only. What about sentences like:

All such cases will be considered as severe plagiarism.
OR
To be considered as having a local connection with Uttlesford, you or anyone who normally lives with you must either...
OR
Any material submitted to the Council via the Website which is considered as directly offensive and inappropriate will be in breach of the Terms of Use of...

Pamela · #2 (permalink) Thu Mar 22, 2007 15:24 pm *Consider + as*

Additional examples, Twin.

I considered him as belonging to a group of misguided thinkers.
We considered him as a possible candidate.

Swordfish117 · #3 (permalink) Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:42 am *Consider + as*

Twin,
Consider can also be used in the following way:

Consider 'X' 'Y'
Consider 'X' as 'Y'

MariaEbb · #4 (permalink) Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:39 am *Consider + as*

That word has always confused me. I consider to make some brakfast. I think that is the same as saying. "I think I will make some breakfast." Please correct me if I am wrong.
/Maria

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