reconsider

Definition

  • verb: to think carefully about (someone or something) again especially in order to change a choice or decision you have already made
  • verb: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
  • synonyms: consider, rethink, revise

Examples

  • Local opposition has forced the company to 'reconsider' building a new warehouse here.

  • She refused to 'reconsider' her decision not to loan us the money.

  • The plan was sent back to the board for 'reconsideration'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) your fly is undone. And so, my friend, are you. Yes, my little yellow friend, I knew the chief would have to reconsider. He did not get where he is by ignoring a man's qualifications. He knows that I am unique, and therefore indispensable. We are much the same, (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther