reprise

American  

[ri-prahyz, ruh-preez] / rɪˈpraɪz, rəˈpriz /

noun

1. Law. Usually reprises. an annual deduction, duty, or payment out of a manor or estate, as an annuity or the like.

2. Music.

   1. a repetition.

   2. a return to the first theme or subject.

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verb (used with object)

reprised, reprising

1. to execute a repetition of; repeat.

   They reprised the elaborate dance number in the third act.

reprise British  

/ rɪˈpriːz /

noun

1. the repeating of an earlier theme

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verb

1. to repeat (an earlier theme)

Etymology

Origin of reprise

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French: a taking back, Old French, noun use of feminine past participle of reprendre to take back < Latin reprehendere to reprehend

Example Sentences

Some economists believe it could be difficult for China to reprise such strong export growth in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chemotherapy and radiation left him with a tube in his trachea and difficulty breathing - something that was written into his final role, reprising his "Iceman" character in the 2022 Top Gun sequel.

From BBC

Erivo has won rave reviews for her reprised role, so if she nabs a best Oscar win come March, and the coveted EGOT, it will be the cherry on the icing on the cake.

From BBC

He returned off the bench while playing on a minutes restriction against Phoenix on Dec. 23 and reprised his starting role on Christmas Day in a loss to the Rockets.

From Los Angeles Times

Evans appeared in last year’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” reprising his role as Johnny Storm from the past “Fantastic Four” films.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• echo
• recite
• rehash
• reiterate
• renew
• replay
• restate