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reconsider

verb

Simple meaning

Consider again; give new consideration to.

Pronunciation

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reekuhnsider

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹikənˈsɪdɚ

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Definition

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verb

  1. ambitransitive

    Consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing

  2. ambitransitive

    Consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, with a view to altering it

  3. ambitransitive

    To consider a matter again.

  4. informal

    To change one's mind, with or without actually considering the matter again.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: Consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing

Used this way, reconsider is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use reconsider

  • “Won't you reconsider your decision?”verb

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