reiterate

[ree-it-uh-reyt]

verb (used with object)

reiterated, reiterating 

1. to say or do again or repeatedly; repeat, often excessively.

reiterate

/ riːˈɪtəˌreɪt /

verb

1. (tr; may take a clause as object) to say or do again or repeatedly

Other Word Forms

• reiteratively adverb
• reiteration noun
• reiterative adjective
• reiterant adjective
• reiterable adjective
• unreiterable adjective
• unreiterating adjective
• unreiterative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reiterate¹

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”; -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of reiterate¹

C16: from Latin reiterāre to repeat, from _re- + iterāre to do again, from iterum again

Synonym Study

See repeat.

Example Sentences

In a post on X following the backlash, Bondi attempted to clarify her comments but reiterated her pledge to apply the law with political bias.

From Salon

In a social media post Linda Dillon, Sinn Féin MLA for Mid Ulster confirmed the Southern Trust's instructions asking the public "not to attend appointments today" but reiterated they will be dealing with emergencies.

From BBC

Despite his difficulty, the Guadalajara native reiterated that he never gave up in the ring.

From Los Angeles Times

But Bass reiterated her support for her Latino constituents, and her opposition to the ongoing immigration raids, calling them horrible.

From Los Angeles Times

Cox appeared on various US news outlets on Sunday morning, where he also reiterated concerns regarding social media in the aftermath of Kirk's death.

From BBC

Related Words

• echo 
• renew 
• repeat 
• restate