Reexamine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈza-mən/ re·ex·am·ine

Meaning & Definition of Reexamine

Reexamine (verb)

  1. to examine (someone or something) again especially from a different point of view
  2. to question (a witness) again in a legal proceeding

Reexamine (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "in light of your broken leg, we should reexamine our decision to go on a hiking vacation this summer"

    similar: readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reevaluate, 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 Reexamine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reexamine:

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

Related Words for Reexamine

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

Near Antonyms of Reexamine

assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Word Forms of Reexamine

Inflections: reexamined, re-examined, reexamining, re-examining

Origin & Etymology of Reexamine

First known use: 1593

Frequently Asked Questions about Reexamine

What does "Reexamine" mean?

"Reexamine" means to examine (someone or something) again especially from a different point of view. As a verb, it is defined as: to examine (someone or something) again especially from a different point of view.

What is another word for "Reexamine"?

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

What are different ways to say "Reexamine"?

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

How do you use "Reexamine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reexamine" in a sentence: "in light of your broken leg, we should reexamine our decision to go on a hiking vacation this summer".

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

"Reexamine" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Reexamine"?

"Reexamine" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈza-mən/ and divided into syllables as re·ex·am·ine.

What is the origin of the word "Reexamine"?

First known use: 1593.

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

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