Definition of frequent
transitive verb
1 : to associate with, be in, or resort to often or habitually a bar frequented by sports fans a restaurant frequented by local politicians
2 archaic : to read systematically or habitually
frequenter
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Examples of frequent in a Sentence
He began frequenting cheap bars.
a neighborhood frequented by tourists
a restaurant frequented by local politicians
Recent Examples of frequent from the Web
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The only valid excuse for not frequenting a Waffle House is geography.
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Hair extensions have gotten a reputation for being high-maintenance, damaging, and an extravagance best left to people who frequent the red carpet.
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One resident bear is frequenting the area and has exhibited behavior that indicates it is not afraid of humans, the release said.
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Debbie Lane overhaul Drivers who frequent Debbie Lane between F.M. 157 and North Main Street will be in for some traffic headaches for the next year.
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For those who frequented CSMonitor.com, the Daily’s five stories may seem to be a dramatic downscaling of content.
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The United States Virgin Islands is best known for its powdery beaches and turquoise bays, a constant draw for the tourists who frequent this tiny American territory.
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Fortunately for Hoaglin, Brown spent much of that game lined up across from the left guard, John Wooten, the Ali Summit attendee who frequented the Sir John’s club.
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Federal agents would eventually seize upon, among other things, an early coding error on the Silk Road that exposed the I.P. address of a coffee shop that Ulbricht frequented in San Francisco.
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Origin and Etymology of frequent
see 2frequent
Definition of frequent
frequentness
nounExamples of frequent in a Sentence
We made frequent trips to town.
This bus makes frequent stops.
She was a frequent visitor to the museum.
He is one of our most frequent customers.
Recent Examples of frequent from the Web
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The Spaniard, who had a clause to extend his contract by two years activated at the end of last season, failed to nail down a place in the starting XI last term as frequent errors led to Irishman Darren Randolph being selected ahead of him.
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The NWS advises that anyone spending time outside take frequent breaks in the shade, drink a good amount of water and limit intense physical activity during the early and mid-afternoon, when temperatures are expected to be at their highest.
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Robert Laszewski, an industry consultant in Virginia and a frequent ACA critic, said the exchange markets aren’t imploding, despite what the Trump administration has often said.
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The area's frequent bad weather can make the trip to Cold Bay impossible at times — the local borough says at least 19 people have died because of the road's absence, and in 1980 a medical flight departing King Cove killed four people.
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And, like the first, the cancer spread from animal to animal, as the devils bit and kicked each other during frequent confrontations.
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To make sure hair stays nourished through the frequent washings, choose a hydrating dandruff shampoo, such as Dove DermaCare Scalp Pure Daily Care Shampoo ($4.99; at drugstores).
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More frequent rates of masturbation were associated with lower rates of prostate cancer.
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There are likely several factors at play, among them the slowing Chicago real estate market and the frequent protests outside the building.
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Origin and Etymology of frequent
Middle English, ample, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, crowded, from Latin frequent-, frequens
FREQUENT Defined for English Language Learners
frequent
playDefinition of frequent for English Language Learners
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: to visit or go to (a place) often
frequent
playDefinition of frequent for English Language Learners
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: happening often
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: acting or returning regularly or often
FREQUENT Defined for Kids
Definition of frequent for Students
frequented
;frequenting
: to visit often We frequent the beach during summer.
Definition of frequent for Students
: happening often I made frequent trips to town.
frequently
adverbLearn More about frequent
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