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

When confronted by the rest of the band (including Stevie, who pleaded with him to reconsider), Lindsey grew irate and allegedly slapped his onetime musical partner across the face and tried to strangle her. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

If Icons reconsiders the past aesthetically, its Nordstrom rollout also reflects what Borgo has learned from it commercially. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Real progress means reconsidering roles, workflows, approvals, team structures and decision rights. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Gameweek Four has provided plenty of talking points for Fantasy Premier League managers, with several clubs and players strengthening their case for investment and others giving us reasons to reconsider our plans. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 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