give thought

verb

To consider, think about, or evaluate (something or someone).

“This idea isn't worth giving some thought to.”

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Meanings

verbgive thought (third-person singular simple present gives thought, present participle giving thought, simple past gave thought, past participle given thought)

present singular third person gives thought · participle present giving thought · past gave thought · participle past given thought

  1. transitiveTo consider, think about, or evaluate (something or someone).

    This idea isn't worth giving some thought to.

    3 more examples

    Have you considered an annuity? Give it some thought and let me know what you decide.

    I've been giving it a lot of thought lately, and I've decided to stop buying eggs that fail to earn the "certified humane" label.

    I have recently given some thought to manly sports, and I venture a few words in regard to their value in every scheme of all-round education.

    1902, Calvin M. Woodward, Popular Science Monthly, Domestic and intercollegiate athletics
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APA

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Chicago

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