Definition

To give approval to something again after it has been previously approved.

Example

The committee decided to reapprove the project after reviewing the new data.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that they need to reapprove the project proposal?

Yeah, I heard about that; I hope it goes through this time.

Me too! It would be a shame if they didn't reapprove it after all the work we put in.

Exactly, we deserve to see our efforts pay off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reapprove → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "approve" (from Latin "approbare", meaning to test or prove). The word "reapprove" means to approve again or to give approval once more.

Memory Tip

Think of giving approval 'again' ('re-') — that's why reapprove means to approve something once more.

Visually Confused Words