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rechallenge

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /riːˈtʃælɪndʒ/

KK: /riːˈtʃælɪndʒ/

noun
Definition

A challenge that is made again after a previous one, often in response to the first challenge.


Example

After losing the first match, the team was eager for a rechallenge to prove their skills.


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard you beat your time in the last race, that's awesome!
Sloth B
Thanks! It felt great to finally improve.
Sloth A
Are you planning a rechallenge for next month?
Sloth B
Definitely! I want to push myself even harder.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
retest
retrial
reexamination
Antonyms
surrender
yield
abandon
verb
Definition

To challenge someone or something again, often in a competitive or testing context.


Example

After losing the first match, she decided to rechallenge her opponent for a rematch.


Tense Forms

Past: rechallenged

Past Participle: rechallenged


Conversation
Sloth A
I think I might rechallenge my allergy test next week.
Sloth B
Really? Did the last one give you inconclusive results?
Sloth A
Yeah, I want to see if the reaction happens again.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Rechallenge → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "challenge" (from Old French *chalenge*, meaning to call into question or dispute). The word "rechallenge" means to challenge or dispute again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') when you challenge someone, which is what it means to rechallenge.

Visually Confused Words
prechallenge
challenge
challenger
challengee
reallege
preallege
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
retest
retry
reassess
Antonyms
accept
yield
submit