reconsider

CEFRC1

/ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To think again about a decision or opinion.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To change one's mind, with or without actually considering the matter again.

Examples

  • We might otherwise have to reconsider the purchase.

  • Is there any way I can get you to reconsider selling your car?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [ˈɹikənˌsɪɾ.ɚ]
  • [ˈɹikn̩ˌsɪɾ.ɚ]

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To consider a matter again.

More examples

In context

  • I'll reconsider the matter.

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

Given the strong objections, the committee will blank their previous decision.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From re- + consider.