give thought

English

Verb

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

  1. (transitive) To consider, think about, or evaluate (something or someone).
    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.
    • 1902, Calvin M. Woodward, Popular Science Monthly, Domestic and intercollegiate athletics:
      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.

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