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
nounExplore M-W
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
-
: to visit or go to (a place) often
frequent
playDefinition of frequent for English Language Learners
-
: happening often
-
: 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
-
See words that rhyme with frequent Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for frequent Spanish Central: Translation of frequent Nglish: Translation of frequent for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of frequent for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up frequent? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!