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reattempt

reattempt

3.5
A try to do something again after failure
  • noun
  • /ˌriːəˈtɛmpt/
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  • His reattempt at the exam was more successful than the first.

Examples

  • The team's reattempt at breaking the record was more organized and successful.

  • After failing the exam, she made a reattempt the following month and passed.

  • Despite the initial setback, his reattempt showed determination and improvement.

  • She made a reattempt to fix the computer yesterday.

  • After failing the exam twice, she decided to make a reattempt next semester.

  • His last reattempt at climbing the mountain was successful after much preparation.

  • The athlete's reattempt in the final match showcased his determination to win.

Synonyms

reapproach
vsreattempt
8.1

A second attempt to contact or deal with someone after the first try

is a general repeat effort after failure or interruption

Antonyms

to abandon
401 3.8

Stop supporting an idea or plan

How Determined

endeavor
  • US
171 4.1
reattempt
3.5
effort
∞ 1.0
attempt
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

reattempt singular
reattempts plural

Morphology

reattempt = attempt (transparent) = re + attempt

The meaning is a straightforward repetition of an earlier attempt, so learners who know 'attempt' and 're-' can infer it easily.

Etymology

The word reattempt is made of re- meaning 'again' and attempt meaning 'a try', so a reattempt (noun) is a 'try again' after a failure or interruption.