iterate

verb

it·​er·​ate ˈi-tə-ˌrāt How to pronounce iterate (audio)
iterated; iterating

transitive verb

: to say or do again or again and again : reiterate

Examples of iterate in a Sentence

no matter how many times I iterate that this so-called prank is a bad idea, no one listens
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For the first time, however, its revolutionary echo has been iterated in strands of linen. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 One of the best ways to do that is to look towards what’s working right now and figuring out how to adapt and iterate on that for something fresh. David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 The device went through development stages with automotive engineers and was evaluated using engineering risk-analysis processes to iterate the design for strength and non-slippage. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025 Software can be shipped, iterated, and upgraded constantly. Matt Rogers, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iterate

Word History

Etymology

Latin iteratus, past participle of iterare, from iterum again; akin to Latin is he, that, ita thus, Sanskrit itara the other, iti thus

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of iterate was in 1533

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“Iterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterate. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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