Antonyms for re-consider


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


Definition of re-consider

Origin :
  • 1570s, from French reconsidérer and also from re- "back, again" + consider. Related: Reconsidered; reconsidering.
  • As in reconsider : verb think about again
  • As in back-pedal : verb change mind
  • As in return : verb go back, turn back
  • As in review : verb go over again
  • As in revise : verb correct, edit
  • As in reexamine : verb go back over
  • As in recrudesce : verb return
Example sentences :
  • God will re-consider this day's proceedings, and the sentence.
  • Extract from : « The Village Notary » by Jzsef Etvs
  • The jury not leaving their box, the Recorder again directed them to retire and re-consider their verdict.
  • Extract from : « Legal Lore » by Various
  • All carried this resolve into effect, except Mr. Webster, who was induced to re-consider his determination, and to remain.
  • Extract from : « Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2) » by Thomas Hart Benton
  • I once more sat down upon the box, and proceeded to re-consider the situation.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Tar » by Mayne Reid
  • There, with an undefined feeling of despondence, she sat down to re-consider her conversation with De Courcy.
  • Extract from : « Self-control » by Mary Brunton
  • He did not exactly know how to deal with that high-handed innocence, but he would ask her to allow him to re-consider it.
  • Extract from : « The Divine Fire » by May Sinclair
  • When the debts were paid off, and the poverty reduced and the honour redeemed, it would be time to re-consider the understanding.
  • Extract from : « The Divine Fire » by May Sinclair
  • Those who had anything to lose began to re-consider and by morning only one-third of the Hebrew army was left with the leader.
  • Extract from : « Judges and Ruth » by Robert A. Watson
  • I think you would do well Isabel, to re-consider the offer I made you to visit with my daughters.
  • Extract from : « Isabel Leicester » by Clotilda Jennings

Synonyms for re-consider

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