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

Investor concerns over the financial risks tied to the project have now prompted Nvidia to reconsider the scale of its backing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said countries that have engaged with the administration have gained from doing so and called on others that have not established contacts to reconsider their approach. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

As more Arkansas cities reconsider their use of Flock license plate readers, the cameras are becoming an issue in Sherwood's mayoral race. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026

The Taliban’s odious treatment of women should in itself be sufficient to compel foreign countries to reconsider their approach. — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 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