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reconsider
[ ree-kuhn-sid-er ]
/ Ėri kÉnĖsÉŖd Ér /
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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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OTHER WORDS FROM reconsider
reĀ·conĀ·sidĀ·erĀ·aĀ·tion, noununĀ·reĀ·conĀ·sidĀ·ered, adjectiveWords nearby reconsider
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British Dictionary definitions for reconsider
reconsider
/ (ĖriĖkÉnĖsÉŖdÉ) /
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 of reconsider
reconsideration, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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