First Known Use: 15th century
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reiterate
verb re·it·er·ate \rē-ˈi-tə-ˌrāt\
: to repeat something you have already said in order to emphasize it
re·it·er·at·edre·it·er·at·ing
Full Definition of REITERATE
transitive verb
: to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
— re·it·er·a·tion \(ˌ)rē-ˌi-tə-ˈrā-shən\ noun
— re·it·er·a·tive \rē-ˈi-tə-ˌrā-tiv, -t(ə-)rə-tiv\ adjective
— re·it·er·a·tive·ly adverb
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Examples of REITERATE
- He iterates and reiterates that his lab likewise provided the French with many biological tools and samples, as well as significant technical guidance … —Natalie Angier, New York Times Book Review, 24 Mar. 1991
- Easy victories bring little satisfaction; repeated failures encourage reiterated effort, to the moment of ultimate gratification or ultimate resignation. —Peter Gay, Style in History, 1974
- Judge Douglas has again, for, I believe, the fifth time, if not the seventh, in my presence, reiterated his charge of a conspiracy or combination between the National Democrats and Republicans. —Abraham Lincoln, debate versus Stephen A. Douglas, 7 Oct. 1858
- “And are you glad to see me?” asked she, reiterating her former question, and pleased to detect the faint dawn of a smile. —Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights, 1847
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Origin of REITERATE
Middle English, from Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare to repeat, from re- + iterare to iterate
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REITERATE Defined for Kids
reiterate
verb re·it·er·ate \rē-ˈi-tə-ˌrāt\
re·it·er·at·edre·it·er·at·ing
Definition of REITERATE for Kids
: to repeat something said or done <I reiterated my warning.>
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