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Definition of reapply

reapply

/ˌriːəˈplaɪ/
re · ap · ply
Adjective:reapplicable
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Past Simple:reapplied
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Past Participle:reapplied
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Present Participle:reapplying
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reapply Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make a formal application or request again, such as for a job, loan, grant, or admission.

Example

"Candidates who were not selected this cycle are encouraged to reapply next year."

2

To put, spread, or administer a substance on a surface or the body again.

Example

"Dermatologists recommend that you reapply sunscreen every two hours when spending time outdoors."

3

To put a rule, method, skill, or principle to practical use again or in a new context.

Example

"The engineering team managed to reapply the same mathematical model to solve the new logistics problem."

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• Rhymes for reapply

• Nearby Words

reappear
reappearance
reapplication
reapply
reappoint
reappointment
reapportion

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reapply. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reapply
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