reiterate
To say or do for a second time, such as for emphasisTo say or do (something) for a second time, such as for emphasis.
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» Tom reiterated what Mary said.
Том повторив те, що сказала Мері. — deniko
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3 senses(transitive)To say or do (something) for a second time, such as for emphasis.
Let me reiterate my opinion.
reiterieren, noch einmal zum Ausdruck bringen
повторя́тьpovtorjátʹ, повтори́тьpovtorítʹ
(transitive)To say or do (something) repeatedly.
ständig wiederholen, mehrfach wiederholen
повторя́тьpovtorjátʹ
to say, state, or perform again
(rare, transitive)To say (something) for a second time, but word it differently.
Was I hard to understand? Sorry, I'll try to reiterate.
Examples
9 sentencesTom reiterated what Mary said.
Том повторив те, що сказала Мері. — deniko
Tom reiterated that concern.
Let me reiterate what I've said.
ruПозвольте повторить мои слова. — shanghainese
deLassen Sie mich meine Worte wiederholen. — Yorwba
The press office later reiterated the point.
Ziri had to reiterate his original terms.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
Early 15th century, from Late Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare (“to repeat”)Early 15th century, from Late Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare (“to repeat”) from re- (“again”) + iterare (“to repeat”) from iterum (“again”).
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Forms
reiterates, reiterating, reiterated, reiterated| Base form | reiterate · to reiterate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | reiterates |
| Present participle | reiterating |
| Past simple | reiterated |
| Past participle | reiterated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
8 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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