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

Walt Disney had originally planned to produce Snow White as a Silly Symphony short, but reconsidered, believing that the story had enough potential for a feature film adaptation. —Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

What's New Mauritius, an island country in the Indian Ocean, is reconsidering a deal with the United Kingdom concerning the Chagos Islands, which house a crucial U.S. military base. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

The incoming Trump administration might reconsider consumer protection laws enacted during the Biden administration. —Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024

On Friday, the justices agreed to reconsider that ruling early next year. —David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 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