reiterate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Synonym Usage
See repeat.
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
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reiterationnoun
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reiterableadjective
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reiterantadjective
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reiterativeadjective
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unreiterableadjective
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unreiteratingadjective
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unreiterativeadjective
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reiterativelyadverb
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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reiteratesimple
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reiteratessimple
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have reiteratedperfect
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has reiteratedperfect
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am reiteratingprogressive
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are reiteratingprogressive
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is reiteratingprogressive
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have been reiteratingperfect progressive
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has been reiteratingperfect progressive
Past
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reiteratedsimple
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had reiteratedperfect
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was reiteratingprogressive
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were reiteratingprogressive
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had been reiteratingperfect progressive
Future
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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Macron is meeting with Sharaa to discuss post-war reconstruction of Syria and reiterate his call for "unity" and "plurality", having also met with civil society representatives.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
AstraZeneca is likely to reiterate guidance for 2026, but the debate about its 2027 profit margin might kick off again, the analysts says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
"I reiterate my commitment to ensuring HSC colleagues receive their recommended 26/27 pay uplifts, despite the unprecedented shortfall as indicated in my draft budget," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
The power required to process and reiterate the artwork for a single visitor’s stay is roughly equivalent to one smartphone charge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Normally I would have ceased matters temporarily, retreated to Westchester to reiterate and revise.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
It reiterates an overweight rating and A$7.95 share-price target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The federal complaint introduces new civil-rights charges, reiterates Rana’s accusations and names three additional former bank colleagues as defendants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
"It reiterates the fact we're entirely unprepared for this climate situation."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
It reiterates a hold rating and lowers its share-price target to 10.61 Australian dollars from A$11.48.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Dad reminds me to come over more often, and Serena reiterates that she wants to see me more.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
This JPMorgan chart shows healthcare’s weight in the S&P 500 has slid to 9% from a 16% peak in 2022, as strategists reiterated a preference for the underowned sector.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Philips reiterated its full-year guidance for comparable sales growth ranging from 3% to 4.5%, but said its third-quarter result is likely to fall at the lower end of the range.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
It reiterated that it is "committed to prioritising the best interests of the children".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
A statement by Manila's foreign ministry said Lazaro "reiterated the Philippines' strong protest over the violent actions committed by China Coast Guard personnel", referring to the clash at the disputed shoal this week.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Her mother reiterated that she wanted to wait until the end of the summer to get one, but her father wasn’t having it.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
Kavanaugh, in a concurrence, added his own gloss, reiterating the court’s previous declaration that the Fed is a “quasi-private, uniquely structured entity” with a “distinct historical tradition.”
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
The central bank expects a prolonged pause in its monetary policy, reiterating that it will maintain the reference rate at its current level.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Leerink estimates 2027 peptide sales could drop to $1.1 billion with narrow prescribing, reiterating a Market Perform rating.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Patagonia posted another statement Wednesday, reiterating that the company had hoped to reach an agreement without filing suit.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Despite his lame-duck status, Strauss opposed Dulles’s proposal with his customary ferocity, reiterating that testing did not present a significant health hazard.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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