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

Earlier in the interview, Peters suggested Netflix was waiting to see how the lengthy process would play out before iterating further. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025

Instead of investing resources to manufacture magnets to the precision to make a stellarator, Thea Energy can rapidly iterate its magnet designs and work on the software to iron out the kinks. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025

As journalists and subscribers have moved to competitors like The Atlantic and anti-Trump digital media startup The Bulwark, the Post is attempting to iterate its way out of its subscriber and talent slump. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025

The journey from intention to action is collapsing, and the companies that keep up will be those willing to experiment, iterate and rethink the consumer experience from the ground up, without waiting for permission. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025

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
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate