reconsider
[ ree-kuhn-sid-er ]
/ ˌri kənˈsɪd ər /
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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reconnect, reconnoiter, reconnoitre, reconquer, reconquest, reconsider, reconsideration, reconsignment, reconstitute, reconstituted, reconstruct
SYNONYMS FOR reconsider
Related formsre·con·sid·er·a·tion, nounun·re·con·sid·ered, adjective
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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 Formsreconsideration, noun
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Word Origin and History for reconsider
reconsider
1570s, from French reconsidérer and also from re- "back, again" + consider. Related: Reconsidered; reconsidering.
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