reconsider

[ree-kuhn-sid-er]

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.

verb (used without object)

1. to reconsider a matter.

reconsider

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• reconsideration noun
• unreconsidered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reconsider¹

First recorded in 1565–75; re- + consider

Example Sentences

Organisers of Saturday's protest had been asked to reconsider their plans following the killing of two men at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.

From BBC

But her daughter urged them to reconsider, pointing out “I was born and raised here.”

From Los Angeles Times

Austria's foreign minister also previously wrote to colleagues in six of the countries threatening a boycott, urging them to reconsider, saying that Eurovision and the arts in general are "not the appropriate arenas for sanctions".

From BBC

Sinclair demanded a personal apology from Kimmel and a donation to Kirk’s family before reconsidering its position.

From Salon

The band's producer, Toddla T, claimed festival organisers Michael and Emily Eavis had received a "private and confidential" letter from a "very systemically powerful music agent" urging them to reconsider the band's booking.

From BBC

Related Words

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