reattempt
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //riːəˈtɛmpt//
KK: /riˈætmpt/
noun
Definition
A second or additional try to do something after a previous attempt.
Example
After failing the exam, she decided to make a reattempt next month.
Conversation
I think I need to make a reattempt at my last project.
Why do you feel that way?
I just didn't put my best effort into it.
That's okay! A second try can lead to better results.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
retry
revisit
reexamination
Antonyms
failure
abandonment
neglect
verb
Definition
To try something again after a previous attempt has failed or not succeeded.
Example
After failing the test the first time, she decided to reattempt it next month.
Tense Forms
Past: reattempted
Past Participle: reattempted
Conversation
I really want to pass that exam next week.
You can do it! Just study hard.
If I don't pass, I think I might need to reattempt it later.
Root Explanation
Reattempt → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "attempt" (from Old French *atempter*, meaning to try or test). The word "reattempt" means to try or test something again.
Memory Tip
Think of 'trying again' — 're-' means again, and 'attempt' means to try.
Visually Confused Words
retempt
attempt