reapply

Put on again

To reapply is to apply again.

You reapply sunscreen after swimming, reapply for a job after being rejected, or reapply a coat of paint after the first one dries.

The word covers both physical application reapply the ointment every four hours and formal submission She reapplied to law school the following year.

application

resubmit

Send again for review

relaunch · readminister · reprocess · redeploy · reexecute · redo · revisit · reconsider · reattempt · reapplication

coating

layer

Single thickness of material

varnish · lacquer · primer · sealant · ointment · lotion · moisturizer · lipstick · makeup · adhesive

persistence

retry

Attempt something again

resilience · persistence · rejection · setback · denial · reattempt · undeterred · repeat · patience · dedication

renewal

subscription

Paid recurring access

recertification · reauthorization · revalidation · reinstatement · extension · expiration · continuation · renewal · passport · permit

pressure

compress

Reduce volume by force

heat · force · clamp · hold · press · steady · firm · wound · dressing · gauze

Categories
Opposites
application sequence

reapplyapply

Put into operation

action direction

reapplyremove

Take something away

wipe off · wash off · strip · take off · peel off

continuation vs. cessation

reapplygive up

Stop attempting something

abandon · quit · withdraw · desist · stop trying

Family

reapplied, reapplying, reapplies

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G