Resend: meaning, definitions and examples
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resend
[ ˌriːˈsɛnd ]
sending again
To resend means to send something again, typically a message, document, or email. This action is often taken when the original sending was unsuccessful or not received by the intended recipient.
Synonyms
forward, retransmit, send again
Examples of usage
- Could you please resend the document?
- She decided to resend the email because it bounced back.
- After the meeting, he had to resend the agenda to everyone.
- I will resend the invitation to the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "resend" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reenvio
🇮🇳 फिर से भेजें
🇩🇪 erneut senden
🇮🇩 kirim ulang
🇺🇦 повторна відправка
🇵🇱 ponowne wysłanie
🇯🇵 再送
🇫🇷 renvoyer
🇪🇸 reenviar
🇹🇷 yeniden gönder
🇰🇷 재전송
🇸🇦 إعادة إرسال
🇨🇿 přeposlat
🇸🇰 preposlať
🇨🇳 重新发送
🇸🇮 ponovno pošiljanje
🇮🇸 endur sending
🇰🇿 қайта жіберу
🇬🇪 მრავალჯერადი გაგზავნა
🇦🇿 təkrar göndərmək
🇲🇽 reenviar
Etymology
The word 'resend' is a compound of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'send', which has roots dating back to Old English 'sendan', meaning 'to cause to go or be taken'. This verb has evolved through various forms, with influences from Old Norse and Middle English. In modern usage, 'resend' became common with the advent of digital communication, where emails and messages can be easily sent and resent multiple times. The term reflects the increased necessity for efficient communication in our technology-driven world. Since the late 20th century, 'resend' has been widely adopted in both professional and personal contexts, especially concerning emails and other electronic communications.