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re·con·sid·er
 reconsider
- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
reconsidered, reconsidering, reconsiders |
| definition 1: |
to have a change of attitude and reverse (a decision or choice).
I've reconsidered my refusal of the job.- synonyms:
- rethink
- similar words:
- amend, modify, reappraise, reassess, reevaluate, reverse, revise
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| definition 2: |
to consider again, as in a legislature.
The senate will reconsider the bill next month.- synonyms:
- reexamine, review
- similar words:
- reappraise
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| related words: |
review |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to change attitude and reverse position; decide differently.
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| definition 2: |
to spend additional time on a decision; deliberate again.
- similar words:
- rethink, review
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| derivation: |
reconsideration (n.) |
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