Reconsider — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər/ re·con·sid·er

Meaning & Definition of Reconsider

Reconsider (verb)

  1. to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
  2. to consider something again

Reconsider (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal

    "the new intelligence forced the general to reconsider his plan of attack"

    similar: readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, change one's mind (about), go over, think better of
    related: rehear, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, reappraise, reassess, reinvestigate, restudy, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise
    near: assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reconsider

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reconsider:

readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, change one's mind (about), go over, think better of

Related Words for Reconsider

rehear, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, reappraise, reassess, reinvestigate, restudy, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise

Near Antonyms of Reconsider

assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Word Forms of Reconsider

Inflections: reconsidered, reconsidering, reconsiders

Derived words: reconsideration (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reconsider

First known use: 1571t

Frequently Asked Questions about Reconsider

What does "Reconsider" mean?

"Reconsider" means to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing. As a verb, it is defined as: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing.

What is another word for "Reconsider"?

Other words for "Reconsider" include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore and rethink. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reconsider" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reconsider"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reconsider". Common alternatives include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review and revisit.

How do you use "Reconsider" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reconsider" in a sentence: "the new intelligence forced the general to reconsider his plan of attack".

Is "Reconsider" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reconsider" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Reconsider"?

"Reconsider" is pronounced /ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər/ and divided into syllables as re·con·sid·er.

What is the origin of the word "Reconsider"?

First known use: 1571t.

What is another word for "Reconsider" meaning "to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal"?

When "Reconsider" (verb) means to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal, synonyms include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, redefine, reevaluate and reexamine.