Definition

1. Verb:
   • To think about something again, especially with the possibility of changing one's mind or decision.
   • To review or re-examine a previous decision, opinion, or plan, typically in a formal or official context.

Usage

• Reconsider is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (e.g., a decision, a plan, an offer).
• It is often used in contexts where new information has emerged, persuasion has occurred, or a situation has changed, prompting a second evaluation.
• It implies a thoughtful, deliberate process of thinking something over again.

Examples

• Verb:
  • After hearing their heartfelt arguments, the judge agreed to reconsider the sentence.
  • The company will reconsider its policy on remote work following employee feedback.
  • I urge you to reconsider your refusal to join the project.

Advanced Usage

• "to reconsider one's position": to think again about one's stance or opinion on an issue.
  • Faced with new evidence, the scientist was forced to reconsider her position on the theory.
• Formal/Parliamentary Context: In legislative bodies, to bring a bill or motion back for a new vote or discussion.
  • The motion to reconsider the bill was narrowly defeated.

Variants and Related Words

• Reconsideration (n): The act of reconsidering something.
  • The case was sent back to the lower court for reconsideration.

Synonyms

• Rethink: To consider again, especially with a view to making changes.
• Review: To assess or examine something again.
• Re-evaluate: To evaluate or judge something again.

Antonyms

• Uphold: To confirm or maintain a previous decision.
• Affirm: To state or declare something firmly, often a previous judgment.

Related Phrases

• To have second thoughts: To begin to doubt a decision you have made. (This is less formal than "reconsider").
  • She was having second thoughts about moving abroad.
• To think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it.
  • You should think twice before making such a risky investment.

Verb

1. consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, with a view to altering it
2. consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
   • Won't you reconsider your decision?