iterate

verb

it·​er·​ate ˈi-tə-ˌrāt 

iterated; iterating

transitive verb

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

Synonyms of iterate

• repeat

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Velotric itself has also been around long enough to iterate on several of its designs, lending some confidence that the company will be there to provide any service that’s needed in the future. —ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026

Founded only three years ago, AGIBOT is one of the fastest robotics companies in China to reach ¥1B revenue, and has structured its development from research to mass production while iterating across multiple generations of products. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 May 2026

The Unlimited Plan is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited messages each month, built for heavy AI users who need flexibility to test and iterate. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 May 2026

The business model works best if the team stays engineering-first and keeps iterating fast. —Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 May 2026

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

Rhymes for iterate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate