reiterate

re·it·er·ate

verb \rē-ˈi-tə-ˌrāt\

re·it·er·at·edre·it·er·at·ing

Definition of REITERATE

transitive verb

: to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect

— re·it·er·a·tion \(ˌ)rē-ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən\ noun

— re·it·er·a·tive \rē-ˈi-tə-ˌrā-tiv, -t(ə-)rə-tiv\ adjective

— re·it·er·a·tive·ly adverb

Examples of REITERATE

1. She avoided answering our questions directly, instead reiterating that the answers could be found in her book.
2. Allow me to reiterate: if I am elected, I will not raise taxes.
3. He iterates and reiterates that his lab likewise provided the French with many biological tools and samples, as well as significant technical guidance … —Natalie Angier, New York Times Book Review, 24 Mar. 1991
4. Easy victories bring little satisfaction; repeated failures encourage reiterated effort, to the moment of ultimate gratification or ultimate resignation. —Peter Gay, Style in History, 1974
5. Judge Douglas has again, for, I believe, the fifth time, if not the seventh, in my presence, reiterated his charge of a conspiracy or combination between the National Democrats and Republicans. —Abraham Lincoln, debate versus Stephen A. Douglas, 7 Oct. 1858
6. “And are you glad to see me?” asked she, reiterating her former question, and pleased to detect the faint dawn of a smile. —Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights, 1847

Origin of REITERATE

Middle English, from Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare to repeat, from re- + iterare to iterate

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to REITERATE

Synonyms: duplicate, redo, reduplicate, repeat, remake, renew, replicate, reprise

Related Words: recreate, reenact, reinvent

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Rhymes with REITERATE

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