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reconsider

reconsider
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
past: reconsideredpp: reconsidereding: reconsidering

This verb carries a strong implication of openness to change, often appearing in formal or professional contexts such as legal appeals, business negotiations, or diplomatic requests. It suggests a deliberate, cognitive process of re-evaluation rather than a sudden change of heart. When used in a request, such as "Please reconsider," it functions as a polite but firm plea for the other party to reverse a negative decision.

In terms of register, it is more formal than "think again" or "change one's mind." While "change one's mind" can be impulsive or emotional, "reconsider" implies a logical review of facts or circumstances that may have shifted since the original decision was made.

Meanings

Transitive Verbreconsider
[~ something][~ whether to do something]

To think about a decision or opinion again, often with the intention of changing it.

I have decided to reconsider my offer after seeing the new evidence.

Intransitive Verbreconsider
[~]

To think again about a previous decision or a course of action.

Examples

Please reconsider your decision to resign.

Office

I need some time to reconsider whether to accept the offer.

Business

Maybe I should reconsider my approach to this project.

The board has decided to reconsider the proposal.

The board has decided to reconsider the proposal.

Business

I thought I was sure about the move but now I am starting to reconsider.

I thought I was sure about the move but now I am starting to reconsider.

Why dont you reconsider your position on the matter?

Why dont you reconsider your position on the matter?

He asked her to reconsider the terms of the contract.

He asked her to reconsider the terms of the contract.

Business

I will reconsider if you can provide more evidence.

Detective

She paused for a moment then decided to reconsider.

She paused for a moment then decided to reconsider.

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