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reconsider

[ ree-kuhn-sid-er ]
/ ˌri kənˈsɪd ər /
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verb (used with object)

to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action: to reconsider a refusal.
Parliamentary Procedure. to take up for consideration a second time, as a motion or a vote, as with the view of reversing or modifying action taken.

verb (used without object)

to reconsider a matter.

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RELATED WORDS

reevaluate, reexamine, amend, rethink, review, revise, reassess, rehash, retrace, rearrange, emend, polish, rework, correct, replan

Nearby words

reconnaissance satellite, reconnect, reconnoiter, reconnoitre, reconquer, reconsider, reconsignment, reconstitute, reconstituted, reconstruct, reconstruction

Origin of reconsider

First recorded in 1565–75; re- + consider

Related forms

re·con·sid·er·a·tion, nounun·re·con·sid·ered, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for reconsider

reconsider

/ (ˌriːkənˈsɪdə) /

verb

to consider (something) again, with a view to changing one's policy or course of action
(in a legislative assembly or similar body) to consider again (a bill or other matter) that has already been voted upon

Derived Forms

reconsideration, noun
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