Reconsider
/ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
Definitions
To think about something again carefully, especially with a view to changing a decision or opinion.
/ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
To think about something again, especially to change your opinion or decision.
The committee will reconsider the proposal next week.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a party. If you have to RECONSIDER, it's like you're looking at your plans again because something new happened, maybe the guest list changed or the venue isn't available. You're re-thinking your choices!
👶 For kids: To think about something again to see if you should change your mind.
More Examples
She decided to reconsider her decision after hearing the new evidence.
We should reconsider our travel plans due to the current situation.
If you want to reconsider the offer, you must let us know before the end of the week.
How It's Used
"The government decided to reconsider the proposed tax increase after public outcry."
"The project team will need to reconsider the budget allocation."
"I had to reconsider my plans after the weather forecast changed."
From re- (again) + consider (to think about carefully). The prefix 're-' indicates a repetition or renewal of an action.
The word 'reconsider' has been in use since the mid-16th century, reflecting the human tendency to re-evaluate thoughts and decisions.
Memory tip
Think of 're-' as 'again' and 'consider' as thinking. You are thinking again about something.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: considerare (to examine, observe, consider)