reprise

²re·prise

verb \ri-ˈprīz, 3 is -ˈprēz\

re·prisedre·pris·ing

Definition of REPRISE

transitive verb

1

archaic : take back; especially : to recover by force

2

archaic : compensate

3

a : to repeat the performance of b : to repeat the principal points or stages of : recapitulate

Examples of REPRISE

1. He will reprise his role in the play.
2. <the prosecutor's closing statement effectively reprised the case against the defendant>

Origin of REPRISE

Middle English, from Middle French repris, past participle of reprendre

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to REPRISE

Synonyms: abstract, boil down, brief, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, outline, recap, recapitulate, summarize, sum up, synopsize, wrap up

Related Words: abridge, condense, curtail, cut back, shorten; downsize, shrink; concentrate, consolidate; decoct, essentialize; simplify, streamline

Near Antonyms: elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract; amplify, elaborate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, supplement

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