verb
resend
ree-SEND
Resend (verb) means to send something a second time, usually because it did not arrive, was not received properly or got no reply. Example: “Could you resend the invoice? It never reached my inbox.”
verb
1
To send something a second time, usually because it did not arrive, was not received properly or got no reply.
"Could you resend the invoice? It never reached my inbox."
"The system will resend the verification code after sixty seconds."
noun
1
informal, business A message or item that is sent again, or the act of sending it again.
"The campaign got another two thousand opens on the resend."
How to use resend
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo send something again.
When to use it
Neutral; everyday in email and messaging.
Memory tip
The past tense is resent, spelled the same as the adjective meaning bitter, so context matters: "I resent the file" is ambiguous in writing. Prefer "I sent it again".
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Common pairings
resend the email
resend the code
resend the link
resend request
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Etymology
Formed from the prefix re- "again" and send.
Synonyms
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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.
What is the meaning of resend?
"resend" (verb) means to send something a second time, usually because it did not arrive, was not received properly or got no reply.
What is another word for resend?
Other words for "resend" include send again, forward, retransmit, re-issue.
