reconsider

verb
UK: /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
US: /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/

  1. To think about something again, especially in order to decide if you should change your opinion or decision.

    1. I need to reconsider my plans for the summer.
    2. After hearing new evidence, the jury will reconsider its verdict carefully.

  2. To think seriously about doing something again after previously deciding not to.

    1. They asked him to reconsider his resignation.
    2. Given the new opportunities, many employees might reconsider their career paths.

Synonyms

rethink review reassess

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reconsider" in English means: To think about something again, especially in order to decide if you should change your opinion or decision., To think seriously about doing something again after previously deciding not to..

The phonetic transcription of "reconsider" is /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/ in British English and /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reconsider": rethink, review, reassess.

Example usage of "reconsider": "I need to reconsider my plans for the summer.". More examples on the page.