reconsider

verb (reconsider, reconsiders, reconsidered, reconsidering)

«reconsider» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To think again about a decision or opinion, possibly to change it. tree →
(formal) To look again at a case or plan. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and everyday life: «Please reconsider!» In maths, pupils reconsider an answer that looks wrong. In ethics, people reconsider when they learn new facts. Phrases: «reconsider a decision», «ask someone to reconsider».

Examples

Please reconsider and come to the party. tree →
After hearing the facts, the judge reconsidered the case. tree →
I reconsidered my answer and found a mistake. tree →
The council will reconsider closing the library. tree →
Dad reconsidered and let us keep the puppy. tree →
She asked the coach to reconsider his choice. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Noun «reconsideration». «Re-» means again. Not the same as «regret».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «reconsider» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«reconsider» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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