word choice - considered as vs considered to be - English Language . . . Both “considered to be” and “considered as” are incorrect The words “as” or “to be”, when used after the word “considered” are nearly always superfluous, and therefore unnecessary The sentence in your example above (without all of the ellipses, of course) is already structured correctly Over the past several years, I have noticed both “considered to be” and
grammaticality - Considered vs Considered as - English Language . . . The theory: Considered + object Used when the subject should be just another name for something Literally, that the object is the subject He should be considered our leader since he makes all the decisions = He is our leader Considered + as + object Used when the object can be used to replace the subject Indoor soccer should be considered as an alternative to outdoor soccer in winter
grammar - considered to be and considered as - English Language . . . Those who are considered gorgeous Those who are considered as gorgeous people "Considered as" is less common than "considered to be" and they may have different meanings He is considered to be a well-known professor This sentence means there are a lot of people who share the same idea about him He is considered as a well-known professor
grammar - Is considered a linking verb? Considered + adj or . . . The "linking verb" here is IS, which forms identifies the relationship between the solar panel and how it's rated considered by pundits The actual word considered (= thought to be) is completely optional here All it really does is perhaps "downplay" the rating "innovative" to the status of mere opinion, rather than being an established fact