Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

43. Think about (3)

To form an opinion on a subject

Present

Continuous Past

Present

perfect

think/thinks

about

be  thinking

about

thought

about

have/has

thought

about

---

Nonseparable

Verbs of similar meaning:

evaluate; reflect on; mull over

---

43.1 think about (present tense)

43.1.1 Ian and Mary are friends and Ian is advising Mary about borrowing money.

Mary: Ian, you’ve had a personal loan before, right?

Ian: Sure have. What’s up?

Mary:  I’m  thinking  about  getting  a  personal  loan  from  my  bank,  but  I’m

not sure if they are offering a good deal or not.

Ian:  Well,  before  I  sign  any  contract,  I  always  read  the  small  print  and

think about the pros and cons first. I suggest you do the same.

Mary: I will. Do you mind if I show you the contract and get your opinion

on it?

Ian: No problem.

Mary: Great. Thank you.

43.1.2 Esther is Anya’s manager. Esther wants to promote Anya to a different role with