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reconsider

US /ˌrikənˈsɪdɚ/

verb Advanced · C1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

We ask you to reconsider your decision before the offer expires on Friday.

Word Family

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reconsideration
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Synonyms

  • rethinkthinking again about a choice previously made
  • reviewa new appraisal or evaluation
  • reevaluaterevise or renew one's assessment

Collocations

  • Easy reconsider travel plans
    to reconsider travel plans, meaning to consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
  • Medium reconsider a rejected job offer
    to reconsider a rejected job offer, meaning to consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
  • Hard implore the executive board to reconsider
    to implore the executive board to reconsider, meaning to call upon in supplication; entreat
  • Very Hard compel rivals to reconsider aggressive pricing tactics
    to compel rivals to reconsider aggressive pricing tactics, meaning to force somebody to do something

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