Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-plahy]
- /əˈplaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-plahy]
- /əˈplaɪ/
Definitions of reapply word
- verb with object reapply to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem. 1
- verb with object reapply to put to use, especially for a particular purpose: to apply pressure to open a door. 1
- verb with object reapply to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop. 1
- verb with object reapply to use a label or other designation: Don't apply any such term to me. 1
- verb with object reapply to use for or assign to a specific purpose: He applied a portion of his salary each week to savings. 1
- verb with object reapply to put into effect: They applied the rules to new members only. 1
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Origin of reapply
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Reapply
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reapply popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reapply usage trend in Literature
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- when to reapply sunscreen?
- how to reapply for a job?
- how to reapply for a passport?
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