reconsider

American  

[ree-kuhn-sid-er] / ˌri kənˈsɪd ər /

verb (used with object)

1. to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action.

   to reconsider a refusal.

   Synonyms:

   reevaluate, reexamine, review, rethink

2. 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.

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verb (used without object)

1. to reconsider a matter.

reconsider British  

/ ˌriːkənˈsɪdə /

verb

1. to consider (something) again, with a view to changing one's policy or course of action

2. (in a legislative assembly or similar body) to consider again (a bill or other matter) that has already been voted upon

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Other Word Forms

• reconsideration noun
• unreconsidered adjective

Etymology

Origin of reconsider

First recorded in 1565–75; re- + consider

Example Sentences

The controversy ultimately forced newsrooms across the country to reconsider not just whether they should cover such figures, but how.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Pirro had immediately promised to appeal the ruling and filed a motion asking Boasberg to reconsider last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

On first pass, they vacated the 5th Circuit’s 9–6 ruling and told the lower court to reconsider its decision.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

"We at Ayr Diving Club hope that the powers-that-be will reconsider their plans to phase out diving at the Citadel Leisure Centre."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

I wasn’t so sure about that, but the way Sam said it, the low burn beneath her words, made me reconsider.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

Related Words

• amend
• reassess
• reevaluate
• reexamine
• rethink
• review
• revise