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Antonyms for reconsider


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ree-kuhn-sid-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˌri kənˈsɪd ər



Definition of reconsider

Origin :
  • 1570s, from French reconsidérer and also from re- "back, again" + consider. Related: Reconsidered; reconsidering.
  • verb think about again
Example sentences :
  • Having done that, he sat down again to reconsider the whole matter.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Ye told us this morning, gentlemen, to go away and reconsider our position.
  • Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
  • We know how he attempted by letter to induce the King to reconsider his decision.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The episode had made him reconsider, like a great sickness or a bereavement.
  • Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill
  • At the end of that time, if he has not arrived, I will reconsider the matter.
  • Extract from : « The Traitors » by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
  • She will reconsider the whole matter, and—do what her—well—perhaps—yes, that is so!
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • She thought that even then God might reconsider it—see her point of view.
  • Extract from : « All Roads Lead to Calvary » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • In vain she tried to persuade him to reconsider his decision.
  • Extract from : « Quin » by Alice Hegan Rice
  • One of my friends sent a letter, entreating me to reconsider my determination.
  • Extract from : « A Fair Penitent » by Wilkie Collins
  • "I should be inclined to reconsider that, Michael," said the father.
  • Extract from : « Michael » by E. F. Benson

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