reconsider

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

Synonyms of reconsider

• revisit
• review
• rethink

Examples of reconsider in a Sentence

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

The court briefly granted the city’s motion to reconsider before setting that order aside and leaving the original judgment in place while additional proceedings continued. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

The birthright citizenship decision was decided on merits after full oral arguments, while the Carroll petition asks the court to reconsider its decision to not hear the case, known as a denial of certiorari. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

The extensive restoration also prompted the team to reconsider the building’s long-term use. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

The chaos that surrounded the supply chains forced the healthcare industry to reconsider what should take priority when choosing a supplier. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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