reconsider
US /ˌrikənˈsɪdɚ/
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
NounNoun
reconsideration
VerbVerb
reconsider gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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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 plansto reconsider travel plans, meaning to consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
- Medium reconsider a rejected job offerto 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 reconsiderto implore the executive board to reconsider, meaning to call upon in supplication; entreat
- Very Hard compel rivals to reconsider aggressive pricing tacticsto compel rivals to reconsider aggressive pricing tactics, meaning to force somebody to do something
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