reconsider

verb

re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər How to pronounce reconsider (audio)
reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders

transitive verb

: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing

intransitive verb

: to consider something again
reconsideration noun

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.
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But beyond simply selling eco-friendly products, brands are beginning to reconsider their entire approach to advertising, media buying and digital engagement. Evgeny Popov, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 As some recent political polls show growing approval for Trump among Latino voters, North Fair Oaks resident Rafael Avendaño, an immigrant from El Salvador and now a U.S. citizen, urged fellow Latinos to reconsider their support. Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024 Although this isn’t the first time Pluto journeys through this Air sign, this transition is prompting us to reconsider our relationship with technology and progress along with our social consciousness. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The billboards, which featured photographs of empty plinths and probing phrases, urged viewers to reconsider the purpose and impact of monuments. Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconsider 

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of reconsider was in 1571

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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconsider. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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reconsider

verb
re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər How to pronounce reconsider (audio)
: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
reconsideration noun

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