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

This emotional recall is telling when millennials today are among the cohorts most likely to reconsider their careers or take a break for mental health reasons. —Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The city has repeatedly asked Traber to reconsider her decision. —Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

With multiple ways to secure rates under 6%, then, and strategic ways to get rates even closer to 5%, this winter could be the smart time to reconsider your options. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

Tiscione hopes the developers reconsider both options. —Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 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