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Definition of resend

resend

/ˌriːˈsɛnd/
re · send
Plural:resends
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Past Simple:resent
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Past Participle:resent
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Present Participle:resending
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resend Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To send a message, file, or item again, especially after a previous attempt failed or was lost.

Example

"Could you please resend the attachment, as the file appears to be corrupted?"

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• noun

1

An instance of sending a message, document, or package again.

Example

"The customer service representative initiated a resend of the confirmation email after the first one failed to arrive."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'resend' (to send again, pronounced /riːˈsɛnd/) with the near-homophone 'rescind' (to revoke or cancel, pronounced /rɪˈsɪnd/).

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• Nearby Words

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resentful

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