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

• readdress
• reanalyze
• reconceive
• redefine
• reevaluate
• reexamine
• reexplore
• rethink
• review
• revisit
• reweigh

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

These shifts include President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House following campaign promises to resolve the Ukraine war swiftly, alongside threats to reduce U.S. military aid to Ukraine and reconsider NATO commitments. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Mars retrograde asks you to slow down and reconsider what is genuine and true to you, while Venus in Aquarius prefers to go against the grain entirely, prioritizing individual freedom. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

In the aftermath of Thompson’s death last week many CEOs and their organizations had to consider—or reconsider—their personal security measures, or strengthen them. —Edward Segal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

Despite the two setbacks, Creo is still holding its flagship Shanghai edition, now entering its tenth year, in May, while Hong Kong’s government reconsiders strategies for continuing to build up an arts center that competes with European hubs. —Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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