reapply

Word parts

re- + apply

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /riːəˈplʌɪ/
• Hyphenation: re‧ap‧ply

Verb

Plain form reapply

Third-person singular reapplies

Past tense reapplied

Past participle reapplied

Present participle reapplying

1. If you reapply something, you apply again.

   (application) He reapplied for a university placing after he was rejected.

   (painting) He reapplied a layer of primer.

   • Synonym: recoat