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

The focus was triggered after the Capital Times reported on 200 cases of such incidents since 2018, including instances of teachers who were able to later reapply for a license. —Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Perfect for outdoor activities, these bands offer all-day protection without needing to reapply any sprays or lotions. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026

Move to a clean area of the cloth as the residue is transferred, and reapply more oil if needed. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026

Initially, apply repellent sprays close to your garden or home and then reapply the sprays further from your home every 2 to 3 days to usher gophers away from your property. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above