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rote

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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, lockstep, pattern, routine, rut, treadmill

Words Related to rote

daily dozen, regimen

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

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

design, plan, program, scheme

convention, policy, tradition

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