Word
reconsider
Phoneticsre·con·sid·er
US/ˌɹikənˈsɪdɝ/
UK/ɹˌiːkənsˈɪdɐ/
Definitions
01to think again
v. to think about something again very carefully to see if you should change your mind.
v. to deliberate on a matter a second time, often to evaluate new evidence or circumstances.
“The manager asked the committee to reconsider their decision about the budget.”
“After reviewing the quarterly results, the board was forced to reconsider its aggressive expansion strategy in the overseas market.”
Usage
Often followed by a noun phrase or a 'whether' clause.
02to change your mind
v. to decide not to do something you had planned, or to change your opinion.
v. to undergo a change of mind regarding a previous commitment or viewpoint.
“I know you said no, but please reconsider.”
“The witness initially refused to testify, but after speaking with her lawyer, she decided to reconsider.”
Informal
Usage
Frequently used as an intransitive verb in the imperative or in polite requests.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Some states and schools, though, are reconsidering the value of cursive for today's students.” “They have also spurred calls for Seoul to reconsider its posture towards the US-Israel war on Iran.” Etymology
From re- + consider.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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