Definition of reconsider
: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
: to consider something again
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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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During his recent speech to US Congress, Macron made plain his feelings about Trump's stance, urging the US President to reconsider.
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Buffett has tended to stake out neutral territory, even as people continue to urge the Berkshire chief executive officer to explain and potentially reconsider his views.
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The latest decision resulted from Skakel’s request for the high court to reconsider.
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In addition to calling for Pugh to reconsider McKenstry’s post, Ryan said McKenstry should apologize to Sgt.
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Given a day to reconsider, and in the wake of national laughter at his hubris, Rosen toned down his comments.
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The high court’s decision did not order them freed while prosecutors reconsider the case and decide whether to seek a retrial.
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The high court's decision did not order them freed while prosecutors reconsider the case and decide whether to seek a retrial.
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There’s also the possibility the court will kick the case back to the lower court for lack of jurisdiction or so the San Antonio court can reconsider its findings.
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First Known Use of reconsider
1571
reconsider Synonyms
Synonyms
readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh;
Phrases
change one's mind (about), go over, think better of;
RECONSIDER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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
Definition of reconsider for Students
reconsidered;
reconsidering
: to think carefully about again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
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