Give thought to something meaning in English

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Definition

to give thought to (a proposal): to consider, to think about (a proposal) idiom
Have you given any thought to the changes I proposed? Have you considered the benefits of them?
I've given your recommendation some thought, and I've decided to hire Chang.

Examples

  • "I hadn't given it much thought, but I did notice a giant pinball machine in the computer lab."
Exercise 1
"I hope you will give serious thought to these proposals."

"To give thought (to something)" is to it.
"I hope you will give serious thought to these proposals."

"To give thought (to something)" is to consider it.
consider: This is the correct answer. "To give (serious) thought to (a matter)" is to consider it strongly. Example: I have given a lot of thought to your marriage proposal, and my answer is "no". In the email, Ursula wants Bruno to think (strongly) about her ideas concerning the environmental strategy.
believe in: This is incorrect. "To believe (in an idea)" is to have faith in it, or have a strong conviction that it is good. Example: I really believe in having fruit for breakfast, it is a great start to the day!
take action on: This is incorrect. "To take action (on a problem)" is "to act" on it, or "to take measures" on it. Example: Before you have serious financial problems, you must take action on reducing your debt.
give an opinion on: This is incorrect. "To give thought to" and "to give an opinion on" do not share the same meaning.

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