re-
Do it over
Re- is a prefix meaning again or back.
Attached to verbs, it indicates repetition reread, reconsider, rebuild or restoration to a previous state return, restore, revive.
The hyphen appears when the base word starts with e re-elect, re-enter or when distinction from another word matters: re-cover (cover again) versus recover (get back), re-sign (sign again) versus resign (quit).
Revise text substantially
- replayRepeated broadcast segment
- restartCommence anew
- retryAttempt something again
- rereadExamine text again
revisit · rewash · reheat · rewatch · relisten · reexamine · retest · recheck
Return to earlier state
reunite · reconnect · reattach · reestablish · reinstate · reintegrate · repatriate · rehabilitate
Turn to opposite
- retractWithdraw something said
- revokeOfficially cancel authorization
- repealAnnul a statute
- rescindFormally cancel or withdraw
recall · reject · refuse · retrace · revert · retreat · return · recede
rewrite
Revise text substantially
reread · revisit · rewash · reheat · rewatch · relisten · reexamine · retest · recheck · rethink
restore
Return to earlier state
regain · reunite · reconnect · reattach · reestablish · reinstate · reintegrate · repatriate · rehabilitate · rejoin
reverse
Turn to opposite
rescind · recall · reject · refuse · retrace · revert · retreat · return · recede · resign
reinforce
Add strength to something
remind · redouble · reemphasize · reassert · reconfirm · recommit · rededicate · restate · resolve · resound
reply
Verbal or written answer
- respondGive a reply
- retaliateRespond to injury alike
- reciprocateReturn in kind
rebuke · refute · retort · reprimand · rebut · reproach · reprove · revenge · requite · remonstrate