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re·con·sid·er
 reconsider
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
reconsiders, reconsidering, reconsidered |
| definition 1: |
to have a change of attitude and reverse (a decision or choice).
I've reconsidered my decision to quit school, but my plan now is to change my area of study..She's reconsidering her choice of a career now that she has more confidence in her abilities.- 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.
I hope they will reconsider with respect to my job application. |
| 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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