resend
4 synonyms for resend, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To send something a second time, usually because it did not arrive, was not received properly or got no reply.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
send again
retransmit
re-issue
How to use resend
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
resend the email
resend the code
resend the link
resend request
Neutral; everyday in email and messaging.
Etymology
Formed from the prefix re- "again" and send.
Full origin of resend →Frequently asked questions
Is resend spelled with a hyphen?
No. Resend is written as one word in all standard varieties of English, like reset and restart. A hyphen is only used where it prevents a misreading, which resend does not need.
What is the difference between resend and forward?
Resend means sending the same message again to the same person. Forward means passing a message you received on to somebody new.
