reconsider

re·con·sid·er

to consider again; think or argue over again, esp. with a view to changing a decision
to take up again in a meeting (a matter discussed and voted on before)

to reconsider a matter

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reconsider

verb

re·con·sid·ered, re·con·sid·er·ing, re·con·sid·ers

verb

transitive

To consider again, especially with intent to alter or modify a previous decision.
To take up for reconsideration, as a matter previously acted on by a legislature.

verb

intransitive

To consider again, often with alteration or modification in mind.

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re′con·sid′er·a′tion
noun

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"reconsider." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 18 December 2018. <https://www.yourdictionary.com/reconsider>.

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reconsider. (n.d.). Retrieved December 18th, 2018, from https://www.yourdictionary.com/reconsider

Verb

(third-person singular simple present reconsiders, present participle reconsidering, simple past and past participle reconsidered)

To consider a matter thought already to have been decided.
Is there any way I can get you to reconsider selling your car?
In parliamentary procedure, a motion to bring back for further debate and a revote a motion that has already been passed.

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