Definition of reconsider
transitive verb
: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
intransitive verb
: to consider something again
From the M-W Editors
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 of reconsider from the Web
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Nor did DCS ask the court to reconsider the termination of Calderon’s parental rights.
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With another disappointing month in the books, analysts are reconsidering how the industry will fare for the full year.
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Now, Senderowitz is reconsidering what to do with health care decision-making.
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Still, the decision is a blow to environmentalists, business leaders and international figures who all week have urged Trump to reconsider.
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Chairman and CEO Darren Woods said the matter will be reconsidered by the Exxon board.
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Chairman and Chief Executive Darren Woods said the matter will be reconsidered by the Exxon board.
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The Texas Senate could move to reconsider its rejection and revive the House language.
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His organization is pressing Pentagon officials to reconsider their position.
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First Known Use of reconsider
1571
RECONSIDER Defined for English Language Learners
reconsider
playDefinition of reconsider for English Language Learners
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: to think carefully about (someone or something) again especially in order to change a choice or decision you have already made
RECONSIDER Defined for Kids
reconsider
playDefinition of reconsider for Students
reconsidered
;reconsidering
: to think carefully about again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
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