reconsider

verbcommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə//
Canada//ˈɹikənˌsɪdɚ//
Canada/[ˈɹikənˌsɪɾ.ɚ]/
Canada/[ˈɹikn̩ˌsɪɾ.ɚ]/
Australia//ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə//

To consider a matter again.

verb

1
To consider a matter again.
Is there any way I can get you to reconsider selling your car?
The two local leaders are far from alone in reconsidering the technology. Dozens of cities across the state — including Mountain View, Santa Cruz and Los Altos — are cancelling their contracts with Flock due to data sharing concerns.
2
informalTo change one's mind, with or without actually considering the matter again.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English consider English reconsider From re- + consider.

Forms

past tense: reconsidered
past participle: reconsidered
present participle: reconsidering
third person singular: reconsiders

reconciliation · The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation,…reconnaissance · The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or…reconnect · To connect again or differently.

reconsider · To consider a matter again.

reconstruct · To construct again; to restore.reconstruction · The action of reconstructing something, not necessarily to…Reconstruction · A period of the history of the United States from 1865 to…

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