resend: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1 (Intermediate)Neutral; common in technical, business, and everyday digital contexts.
Quick answer
What does “resend” mean?
to send something again.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to send something again
The action of sending a digital communication (e.g., email, message, data packet) a second or subsequent time, often to ensure its delivery or to correct a previous failed attempt.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. Spelling and usage are identical.
Connotations
Neutral; implies repetition, sometimes due to an error or technical issue.
Frequency
Equally common in both varieties due to universal digital communication practices.
Grammar
How to Use “resend” in a Sentence
[Subject] resend [Object] (to [Recipient])[Subject] resend [Object] ([Adverbial: because/as...])Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “resend” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The system will automatically resend the verification code.
- Could you resend that memo when you have a moment?
American English
- The app lets you resend the notification with one tap.
- I need to resend the contract after the edits.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Please resend the quarterly report to the entire team; the attachment was corrupted.
Academic
The server failed, so the researcher had to resend the survey data.
Everyday
I didn't get your photo, could you resend it?
Technical
The protocol automatically requests the router to resend any lost packets.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “resend”
- Using 'resend' for returning a physical item (e.g., 'I will resend the parcel' – use 'return' or 'send back').
- Misspelling as 're-send' (hyphen is generally unnecessary in modern usage).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In modern English, it is standard as one word: 'resend'. The hyphenated form 're-send' is seen but is less common.
The past tense is 'resent'. Be careful, as this is spelled the same as the verb 'resent' (to feel bitterness), but pronounced differently (/ˌriːˈsent/ vs /rɪˈzent/).
It is primarily used for digital or electronic communications. For physical objects, phrases like 'send it again', 'return', or 'send back' are more natural.
Yes, the action is 'resending' (gerund/noun). A dedicated noun like 'resendal' is extremely rare and non-standard.
to send something again.
Resend is usually neutral; common in technical, business, and everyday digital contexts. in register.
Resend: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːˈsend/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriːˈsend/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None directly associated.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'RE-' (meaning again) + 'SEND'. You REdo the SENDing.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMMUNICATION IS A PHYSICAL TRANSFER (that can be repeated).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'resend' LEAST appropriate?