reiterate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Related Words
See repeat.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of reiterate
First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin reiterātus, past participle of reiterāre “to repeat,” equivalent to re- re- + iterāre “to repeat,” derivative of iterum “again”; see -ate 1
Explanation
To reiterate something is to say or do something again, or many times. Let me reiterate: if you repeat yourself, you're reiterating the thing you originally said. This verb is from Middle English reiteraten, from Latin reiteratus, from reiterare "to repeat," from the prefix re- "again" plus iterare "to repeat, iterate." The English word iterate has the same meaning as reiterate, although it is not as commonly used.
Vocabulary lists containing reiterate
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Example Sentences
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Reiterate that this isn’t about you favoring your son over your other children but instead, it’s about your son’s father being able to take care of him financially as he intended.
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2024
Reiterate that if he wants to help you, he can, but you’re not promising that it will completely change your relationship.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2023
Reiterate that it’s been a hard few years with your health and the business but that you are pleased about her engagement.
From Slate • Nov. 21, 2022
Reiterate that you love your stepdaughter and that your goal is to have a better relationship.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2020
Emblazon out his deeds, his virtues prize, Reiterate his praises to the skies!
From St. Nicholas v. 13 No. 9 July 1886 an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks by Various
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