reconsider

verb

re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər How to pronounce reconsider (audio)
reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders
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transitive verb

: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing

intransitive verb

: to consider something again
reconsideration
ˌrē-kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce reconsider (audio)
noun

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Examples of reconsider in a Sentence

She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money. Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here. We hope you will reconsider.
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White House orders review of wolf protections The local concerns come as the federal government is reconsidering protections for wolves nationwide. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 For example, officials are urging Americans traveling to Israel to reconsider their plans and to remain alert as security conditions can change quickly. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Across Europe, the director noted, governments are mulling whether the continent’s work-life balance needs to be reconsidered. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 The backlash went beyond online and reached political figures like New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who sent The Met committee a letter urging them to reconsider honoring Galliano. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconsider

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of reconsider was in 1571

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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconsider. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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reconsider

verb
re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər How to pronounce reconsider (audio)
: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
reconsideration
-ˌsid-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce reconsider (audio)
noun
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