reapply

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˌriːəˈplaɪ/

KK: /riˈæplaɪ/

verb

Definition

To submit an application or request again after a previous attempt.

Example

After being rejected the first time, she decided to reapply for the scholarship.

Tense Forms

Past: reapplied

Past Participle: reapplied

Conversation

Did you remember to reapply sunscreen before going to the beach?

Oh no, I forgot! I hope I don’t get burnt.

You should definitely reapply it every couple of hours.

Good point! I’ll make sure to do that next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

reenter

resubmit

retry

Antonyms

withdraw

cease

abandon

Root Explanation

Reapply → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "apply" (from Latin "applicare", meaning to put on or to apply). The word "reapply" means to apply something again or to put it on once more.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — that's why reapply means to apply it once more.

Visually Confused Words

apply

resupply