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reconsider

[ ree-kuhn-sid-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action:
to reconsider a refusal.
Synonyms: reevaluate, reexamine, review, rethink
Parliamentary Procedure. to take up for consideration a second time, as a motion or a vote, as with the view of reversing or modifying action taken.

reconsider

/ ˌriːkənˈsɪdə /

to consider (something) again, with a view to changing one's policy or course of action
(in a legislative assembly or similar body) to consider again (a bill or other matter) that has already been voted upon

First recorded in 1565–75; re- + consider

But if he heard this combination of Greek and Cuban music, he would be forced to reconsider.

“The West will have to reconsider its approach towards the PKK,” he said.

Once upon a time in America, bold social movements pressed us all to reconsider our answer.

Barbour also said that he thought the campaign would reconsider how it would hold future conference calls.

Leno immediately sought to have the Senate reconsider the measure, and it could come to a revote this week.

If you are of a different opinion, Mrs. Dodd, I will reconsider the matter; of course it would be most appropriate.

I particularly request that you may reconsider your proposal not to order more Japanese bombs.

"Tell me again the thing that you need doing and the manner of it," said he, as one who was moved to reconsider.

Jim took a few pulls at the strong, black tobacco, and began to reconsider his notion about smashing up the service.

A motion was made by one of the Court party that this Committee should be instructed to reconsider the number of men.

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