re-apply

re-ap·ply

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Definitions of re-apply word

verb with object re-apply to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem. 1
verb with object re-apply to put to use, especially for a particular purpose: to apply pressure to open a door. 1
verb with object re-apply to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop. 1
verb with object re-apply to use a label or other designation: Don't apply any such term to me. 1
verb with object re-apply to use for or assign to a specific purpose: He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings. 1
verb with object re-apply to put into effect: They applied the rules to new members only. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English ap(p)lien < Anglo-French, Old French ap(p)lier < Latin applicāre, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + plicāre to fold; see ply2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".