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re·ap·ply | \ (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈplī 
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\reapplied; reapplying; reapplies
Definition of reapply
: 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
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reapply
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of reapply
: to put or spread (something) again on a surface, a part of the body, etc.
: to ask formally for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) again usually in writing
: to cause (force, pressure, etc.) to have an effect or to be felt again
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