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reapply

verb [T] (USE)
 
 
/ˌriː.əˈplaɪ/

Definition

to make use of something in a different way or use it for a different practical purpose: to reapply principles/methodsUsing and misusing
(Definition of reapply verb (USE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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