verb
reapply
Reapply (verb) means to apply again, such as for a job or a product. Example: “She had to reapply for the visa after her first attempt was rejected.”
verb
1
To apply again, such as for a job or a product.
"In March 2008, the name was reapplied incorrectly as County of Durham, but this was also removed by February 2009."
— Chris Gilson, RAIL's famous five (2024)
"She had to reapply for the visa after her first attempt was rejected."
"Reapply sunscreen every two hours."
How to use reapply
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo apply once more, whether that means submitting another application or putting something on again.
Common pairings
reapply for a job
reapply sunscreen
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reapplies
- Past tense
- reapplied
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She had to _____ for the visa after her first attempt was rejected.
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus apply.
Rhymes for reapply
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What does “reapply” mean?
The word “reapply” means to apply again, such as for a job or a product. In plain terms, to apply once more, whether that means submitting another application or putting something on again.
How do you use “reapply” in a sentence?
Here is “reapply” used in a sentence: “She had to reapply for the visa after her first attempt was rejected.”
What part of speech is “reapply”?
“Reapply” is a verb.
What is the meaning of reapply?
"reapply" (verb) means to apply again, such as for a job or a product.
