reattempt

Make another effort

To reattempt is to try again after a previous failure or incomplete effort: She reattempted the exam after studying for another month.

The word is slightly formal—in casual speech, people usually say "try again" rather than reattempt.

action

redo

Perform once more

revisit · resume · recommence · reinitiate · reengage · resubmit · retake · retest · rerun · replay

perseverance

retry

Attempt something again

grit · resilience · persistence · endurance · steadfastness · fortitude · patience · willpower · stamina · dedication

opportunity

second-chance

Renewed opportunity after failing

comeback · recovery · reprieve · grace · forgiveness · reset

correction

revise

Alter to improve

rework · redraft · rewrite · fix · correct · modify · refine · edit · tweak · remedy

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sequence/iteration

reattemptfirst attempt

Initial effort at something

first try

persistence vs. cessation

reattemptgive up

Stop attempting something

abandon · quit · surrender · desist · cease

Family

reattempts, reattempted, reattempting

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