revisit
To return to and reconsider a topic or decision
Examples
In a meeting
“Let's revisit this proposal after we get the Q3 numbers.”
Over coffee
“We should revisit that conversation when you're feeling calmer.”
Why this word
review
Revisit emphasizes returning to reconsider something previously addressed, while review is examining for evaluation
reconsider
Revisit suggests returning to a topic with fresh perspective, while reconsider focuses on changing one's position
reexamine
Revisit implies a return after time has passed with possible new context, while reexamine is closer scrutiny
Usage tip
Use when planning to return to a discussion, decision, or topic at a later time
Etymology
Latin 're-' (again) + 'visitare' (to go to see)
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