reapply

verb

re·​ap·​ply (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈplī 

reapplied; reapplying; reapplies

: to apply for a second or subsequent time: such as

a

intransitive : to make a new appeal or request especially in the form of a written application

… allowing some of the fired controllers to reapply for their old jobs.

—Darcy Frey

b

transitive : to lay or spread (something) on again

reapply makeup

Many repellents do not weather well and will need to be reapplied after a rain.

—Kyle Robinson

Examples of reapply in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In some cases, a person may reapply for a new visa in the future, though that would require submitting a new visa application. —Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 11 June 2026

From disrespecting local customs and getting pickpocketed to forgetting to reapply sunscreen and overpacking, European tour guides have truly seen it all. —Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026

Answering a question from the audience, Christian Mantei, the president of the country’s tourism development agency Atout France, explained that any hotel that has lost its Palace label is welcome to reapply again next year. —Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

For many people, deciding to seek help is already difficult, Rodriguez said, and some aren't coming back to reapply for benefits. —Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above