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rote

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rote

an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity

learned the rote for the exercise warm-up but not the reasoning behind it

Synonyms of rote

drill, grind, groove, pattern, routine, rut, treadmill

Words Related to rote

custom, fashion, habit, practice (also practise), trick, wont

approach, manner, method, procedure, strategy, style, tack, technique, way

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