repass
verb
re·pass (ˌ)rē-ˈpas 
repassed; repassing; repasses
intransitive verb
: to pass again especially in the opposite direction : return
transitive verb
1
: to pass through, over, or by again
repass the house
2
: to cause to pass again
3
: to adopt again
repassed the resolution
repassage
(ˌ)rē-ˈpa-sij
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Senate, which passed congressional and legislative district plans a week ago along party lines, met relatively briefly to repass the congressional plan after it was amended by Democrats in an attempt to secure some Republican support. 
oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2021
oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2021 Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French repasser, from re- + passer to pass
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
repasses
verb
as in lays down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- lays down
- brings about
- effects
- enacts
- passes
- constitutes
- permits
- reenacts
- sanctions
- authorizes
- decrees
- dictates
- proclaims
- makes
- legislates
- allows
- ordains
- executes
- confirms
- approves
- administers
- ratifies
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- repeals
- kills
- revokes
- invalidates
- cancels
- reverses
- abolishes
- nullifies
- rescinds
- abrogates
- voids
- annuls
- overturns