B2verbformalworkbusiness
US/ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/
UK/ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ə/
to think again about a decision or opinion, and possibly change it
In context
We asked the manager to reconsider her decision to close the branch.
After reading the reviews, I decided to reconsider booking that hotel.
Customers may reconsider their purchase if the delivery fee is too high.
Words that go with reconsider
verb + noun
- reconsider a decisionThe board refused to reconsider its decision.
- reconsider an offerPlease reconsider our offer before you reply.
- reconsider your positionYou may want to reconsider your position on this.
verb + preposition
- urge someone to reconsiderStaff urged the company to reconsider the new schedule.
- ask someone to reconsiderI asked my landlord to reconsider the rent increase.
adverb + verb
- seriously reconsiderYou should seriously reconsider taking that job.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
reconsider about the offerCorrect: reconsider the offer