Learn English – Use of “considered” in “May I be considered”

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Someone was giving something away for free and I asked the below…

Hello Kristian, may I be considered please, I can collect tonight after work

I am asking for clarification as I was told I used the word "considered" in the wrong context.

Thank you in advance.

Best Answer

I think your use of 'considered' is absolutely fine. Your sentence sounds a little formal ... even though it is a context where formality is appropriate.

The only problem I see is punctuation. Technically you have three sentences which you have joined with commas. To sound a bit more natural, and to correct the punctuation, you could say:

Hello Kristian. I'd very much like to be considered for [the item]. I'm available after work tonight to pick it up, if that's convenient for you.

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