frequent

verb fre·quent \ frē-ˈkwent , ˈfrē-kwənt \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

Examples: frequent in a Sentence

Definition of frequent

frequented; frequenting; frequents

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

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frequentation

play \ˌfrē-ˌkwen-ˈtā-shən, -kwən-\ noun

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frequenter

noun

See frequent defined for English-language learners

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

Making the space all the more immersive is the education program that Manuela and Iwan have championed, where events range from theater performances to annual parties and are frequented by the likes of famous artists and local artisans.

— jaimie potters, Harper's BAZAAR, "This is The Small British Town You Haven’t Heard of–But Need to Visit," 31 May 2018
And Cohen long held a small stake in his uncle’s catering hall, which was frequented by Russian and Italian mobsters.

— william k. rashbaum and danny hakim, BostonGlobe.com, "How Trump’s fixer Michael Cohen built a shadowy business empire," 5 May 2018
Also on the strip, Lays Guitar Shop has been known since the '60s for quality repairs and restoration, and is frequented by Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach and Cleveland native Joe Walsh.

— jennifer conn, akron reporter, cleveland.com, "Kenmore Boulevard revitalization underway through zoning updates, infrastructure improvements," 30 Apr. 2018
The club was frequented by celebrities, musicians, DJs and the party people of L.A., including Madonna, Thelma Houston, Sharon Stone and Christina Aguilera, before closing its doors in 2015.

— katie walsh, latimes.com, "'Jewel's Catch One' captures a pioneering L.A. community leader and a place of note," 26 Apr. 2018
Across the street from the Johnson County Courthouse, it was frequented by lawyers, court staff and law enforcement.

— vic ryckaert, Indianapolis Star, "Franklin mainstay diner Don & Dona's is making a comeback," 19 Jan. 2018
The restaurant is a Waco landmark, and has been frequented by both locals and travelers, includes the Gaines family, for decades.

— jessica leigh mattern, Country Living, "Chip and Joanna Announce They're Naming Their New Restaurant Magnolia Table," 21 June 2017
But leopards are, to a degree, predictable — frequenting game trails and ridges and often spraying rocks to mark their territory.

— adam popescu, Washington Post, "Tracking one of the world’s most elusive cats," 19 May 2018
The university is a hub for conservative politics, often frequented by candidates courting evangelical voters.

— CBS News, "Jimmy Carter jabs Trump — just a little — in commencement speech," 19 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of frequent

see ²frequent

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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frequent Synonyms

frequent

adjective fre·quent \ ˈfrē-kwənt \

Definition of frequent

1 a : common, usual

a frequent practice among these people

b : happening at short intervals : often repeated or occurring

a bus making frequent stops

2 obsolete : full, thronged

3 : acting or returning regularly or often

a frequent visitor

a frequent customer

4 archaic : intimate, familiar

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frequentness

noun

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Examples 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

The tour, On the Run II, kicked off in Cardiff, Wales, with Beyoncé’s cheating husband and frequent collaborator, Jay-Z tagging along.

— jasmine sanders, The Cut, "Beyoncé Showed Off Some Twin Babies (But Not Hers) on the Opening Night of the On the Run II Tour," 6 June 2018
In that time, she's been a frequent visitor at the campus.

— christopher brito, CBS News, "Beloved service dog gets picture in Florida elementary school's yearbook," 2 June 2018
While a rep for West had no comment on the report, his frequent collaborator Francis and the Lights, who co-produced the song alongside Benny Blanco, has already taken the blame.

— emily strohm, PEOPLE.com, "Kanye West's Collaborator Takes the Blame for Sample Used Without Permission: 'I'm Sorry'," 2 June 2018
Production for the album behind the boards is mainly steered by a soulful Yeezy with some help from frequent collaborators such as Mike Dean and Francis & The Lights.

— michael saponara, Billboard, "Rounding Up Every Celebrity Kanye West Shouted Out on 'Ye'," 1 June 2018
The rest of the cast includes 67-year-old professional swimmer Pat Gallant Charette, 30-year-old reality star Angela Simmons, 37-year-old nurse practitioner Katie Duke, and 30-year-old Ashley Graham—Swimsuits for All's frequent collaborator.

— lauren alexis fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Brooke Shields Rocks A Red Hot Bikini at 52 in Swimsuits for All’s Latest Campaign," 22 May 2018
Tom Geisbert, a friend of Feldmann’s and frequent scientific collaborator, recalls testing the vaccine in primates in the early-2000s.

— helen branswell, STAT, "‘You’re holding your breath’: Scientists who toiled for years on an Ebola vaccine see the first one put to the test," 22 May 2018
The cropped halter top in the mix is a piece that Magee was inspired to make after looking at how young women like Leon or frequent collaborator Princess Nokia dress.

— liana satenstein, Vogue, "Lourdes Leon Turns the Latest Converse x Mademe Collaboration Into the New Cool Woman’s Uniform," 21 May 2018
Murphy has denied rumors that his frequent collaborator Sarah Paulson will play Diana.

— kayleigh roberts, Marie Claire, "Everything You Need to Know About 'Feud: Charles and Diana'," 14 May 2018

Origin and Etymology of frequent

Middle English, ample, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, crowded, from Latin frequent-, frequens

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1531

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

See Words from the same year

frequent Synonyms

Synonyms

common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, garden-variety, household, ordinary, quotidian, routine, ubiquitous, usual;

Antonyms

extraordinary, infrequent, rare, seldom, uncommon, unfamiliar, unusual;

Near Antonyms

aberrant, abnormal, irregular, unnatural;

intermittent, occasional, sporadic;

Related Words

normal, regular, standard;

de rigueur, mandatory, obligatory;

general, universal;

ceaseless, constant, continual, continuous, incessant, unceasing;

perennial, recurrent, repeated;

Phrases

a dime a dozen;

FREQUENT Defined for English Language Learners

frequent

verb

Definition of frequent for English Language Learners

: to visit or go to (a place) often

frequent

adjective

Definition of frequent for English Language Learners

: happening often
: acting or returning regularly or often

FREQUENT Defined for Kids

frequent

verb fre·quent \ frē-ˈkwent \

Definition of frequent for Students

frequented; frequenting

: to visit often

We frequent the beach during summer.

frequent

adjective fre·quent \ ˈfrē-kwənt \

Definition of frequent for Students

: happening often

I made frequent trips to town.

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frequently

adverb

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