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
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.
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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