reconsider

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Reconsider means to look at or think about something again after making a decision. You might reconsider buying that expensive phone if your friend recommends something cheaper.

When people use this word in everyday life, they often talk about decisions they're not sure about anymore. For example, you might consider whether to take a job offer or go back to school. A common phrase is "reconsidering my plans," which means thinking again about what you want to do with your time and energy. Sometimes people use reconsider in a more casual way too, like saying "I'm going to reconsider wearing this shirt" after second-guessing their fashion choice.

How common is "reconsider"?

Word reconsider is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • To consider a matter again

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

think over

Real examples of "reconsider" in context

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