iterate

verb

it·​er·​ate ˈi-tə-ˌrāt How to pronounce iterate (audio)
iterated; iterating

transitive verb

: to say or do again or again and again : reiterate

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
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Problem-solving means iterating between these two mental models. Adam Tornhill, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Shelters often share where previous pet owners have without speaking to shelter workers, who iterate the importance of giving information when handing over animals. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 Sherman-Palladino’s fascinations recur in it like fractals, iterating on themes and character types of shows gone by. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025 The various test chambers can replicate upward of 2,500 tests per day, helping the Zipline team iterate quickly and not only add strength but peel away unneeded mass, too. Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iterate

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of iterate was in 1533

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“Iterate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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