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reconsider

 

[ ˌriːkənˈsɪdə(r) ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to think again

To consider something again, especially in light of new information or a change in circumstances.

Synonyms

re-evaluate, re-examine, reassess, rethink, review

Examples of usage

  • I need to reconsider my decision after hearing all the facts.
  • After discussing it with my colleagues, I decided to reconsider my position on the matter.
  • She asked him to reconsider his proposal before making a final decision.
Context #2 | Verb

to change one's mind

To change one's opinion or decision about something.

Synonyms

re-evaluate, re-examine, reappraise, reassess, rethink

Examples of usage

  • He initially rejected the offer, but later reconsidered and accepted it.
  • After much thought, she reconsidered her stance on the issue.
  • The company reconsidered their strategy after receiving feedback from customers.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconsider" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconsiderar

🇮🇳 पुनर्विचार करना

🇩🇪 überdenken

🇮🇩 mempertimbangkan kembali

🇺🇦 переосмислити

🇵🇱 rozważyć ponownie

🇯🇵 再考する (さいこうする)

🇫🇷 reconsidérer

🇪🇸 reconsiderar

🇹🇷 yeniden düşünmek

🇰🇷 재고하다

🇸🇦 إعادة النظر

🇨🇿 přehodnotit

🇸🇰 prehodnotiť

🇨🇳 重新考虑 (chóngxīn kǎolǜ)

🇸🇮 premisliti

🇮🇸 endurmeta

🇰🇿 қайта қарастыру

🇬🇪 გადახედვა

🇦🇿 yenidən nəzərdən keçirmək

🇲🇽 reconsiderar

Etymology

The word 'reconsider' originated from the Latin word 'reconsiderare', which means 'to look at again'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'reconsider' has become widely used in various contexts to indicate a process of reevaluating or changing one's previous decision or opinion.

See also: consider, considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, considerateness, consideration, considerative, considering, inconsiderate, inconsiderately, reconsideration.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,116 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.