26984 words

reconsider

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it:

Examples:

He begged her to reconsider but she would not.
We have reconsidered your proposals and we have decided to go ahead with the deal.
2
to think again about (a decision or opinion) and decide whether you want to change it:

Examples:

[ I ] He begged her to reconsider.
3
to think about changing a decision or a plan:

Examples:

I would urge them to reconsider the decision.
He has rejected our proposals, but we are asking him to reconsider.
The organization will reconsider its position in the light of new developments.

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