Reattempt: meaning, definitions and examples
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reattempt
[ riːəˈtɛm(p)t ]
try again
To attempt something again after a previous unsuccessful attempt.
Synonyms
make another attempt, retry, try again.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| reattempt |
Often found in formal or official contexts, it indicates retrying something with the aim to succeed after a previous failure.
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| try again |
Informal and widely used to encourage someone or oneself to make another effort after failing. It is commonly used in everyday conversation.
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| retry |
Commonly used in technical, legal, or software contexts. It implies giving another go, often automatically or systematically.
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| make another attempt |
Used in both formal and informal settings to indicate trying again. It often implies a more deliberate or planned effort compared to casually trying again.
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Examples of usage
- I will reattempt the exam next week.
- She decided to reattempt the difficult puzzle after taking a break.
- We can reattempt the experiment with a different approach.
Translations
Translations of the word "reattempt" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tentar novamente
🇮🇳 फिर से प्रयास करना
🇩🇪 erneut versuchen
🇮🇩 mencoba lagi
🇺🇦 спробувати ще раз
🇵🇱 spróbować ponownie
🇯🇵 再試行する
🇫🇷 réessayer
🇪🇸 intentar de nuevo
🇹🇷 yeniden denemek
🇰🇷 다시 시도하다
🇸🇦 محاولة مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 zkusit znovu
🇸🇰 skúsiť znova
🇨🇳 再次尝试
🇸🇮 poskusiti znova
🇮🇸 reyna aftur
🇰🇿 қайтадан көру
🇬🇪 კვლავ ცდა
🇦🇿 yenidən cəhd etmək
🇲🇽 intentar de nuevo
Etymology
The word 'reattempt' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'attempt'. The prefix 're-' comes from Latin and is commonly used to indicate repetition or restoration. The word 'attempt' has its origins in Old French and Latin, ultimately derived from the Latin 'attemptare' meaning 'to try'. The concept of trying something again after an initial failure is a common theme in human perseverance and learning.