reconsider

verb

re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər How to pronounce reconsider (audio)
reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to consider something again
reconsideration noun

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 Policymakers and economists should reconsider this metric and develop more suitable alternatives that can truly inform efficient climate policy. James Broughel, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 The commission reconsidered a request submitted by descendants in 2015 and rejected in 2022, delivering a formal apology in Brasília spoken in Japanese. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Sep. 2024 The Motion Picture Academy has rejected a plea from producers Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and fellow makers of Kiss the Future to reconsider its decision ruling the documentary ineligible for Oscar consideration. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024 Morrissey, the lead prosecutor, argued in a motion on Aug. 30 that Marlowe Sommer should reconsider her decision and reinstate the charge. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconsider 

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Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of reconsider was in 1571

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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconsider. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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reconsider

verb
re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər How to pronounce reconsider (audio)
: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
reconsideration noun

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