reconsider — to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
Example Sentences
- After seeing the weather forecast, we decided to reconsider our beach picnic plans.
- My mom reconsidered grounding me after I did all the dishes without being asked.
- The company will reconsider the salary offer if you have more experience.
reconsider
VERB[/ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/]
to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it
He reconsidered his decision after seeing the damage his words had caused.
She reconsidered the offer after learning what it would truly cost her.
He reconsidered his anger, remembered their history, and finally surrendered his pride.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'considerare', meaning 'to examine or contemplate'. The prefix 're-' (again) was added to form 'reconsider', creating the sense of examining something anew or thinking through a matter once more.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + consider (from Latin considerare, to examine or think about carefully).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After seeing the weather forecast, we decided to reconsider our beach picnic plans.”
“My mom reconsidered grounding me after I did all the dishes without being asked.”
“The company will reconsider the salary offer if you have more experience.”
“I'm reconsidering my choice of pizza toppings after seeing what my friend ordered.”
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