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to think again about something, especially in order to change a decision or opinion
She asked him to reconsider his offer.
She asked him to think again about his offer.
The company is reconsidering its expansion plans.
The company is thinking again about its plans to expand.
Often used when new information or circumstances prompt a change in perspective.
Use 'reconsider' when you want to suggest that someone should think again about a decision or opinion, often because new information has come to light.
'Reconsider' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. For a more casual tone, you might use 'rethink'.
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'considerare' (to consider). First recorded in English in the mid-16th century.
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts, often when new information or circumstances arise that may influence a previous decision or opinion.