reconsider

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verb

re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər 

reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders

transitive verb

: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing

intransitive verb

: to consider something again

reconsideration

ˌrē-kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən 

noun

reconsideration

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noun

re·​con·​sid·​er·​a·​tion ¦rē-kən-ˌsi-də-¦rā-shən 

: the action of reconsidering or state of being reconsidered

Synonyms of reconsider

Verb

• revisit
• review
• rethink

Examples of reconsider in a Sentence

Verb

She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.

Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.

We hope you will reconsider.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

One of Pakistan’s top mediators flew to Tehran to persuade Iranian negotiators to reconsider and come to the talks in the Swiss mountains. —Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 21 June 2026

Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice. —Peter White, Deadline, 19 June 2026

That raises the possibility of Miami-Dade reconsidering the proposal by the two and their partners. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026

Internal tension builds, pushing you to reconsider your life direction. —Usa Today, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

reconsider + -ation

First Known Use

Verb

1571, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for reconsider

• bidder
• kidder
• ridder
• skidder
• widder
• consider

Kids Definition

reconsider

verb

re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər 

: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal

reconsideration

-ˌsid-ə-ˈrā-shən 

noun