Reiterate
/riːˈɪtəreɪt/
Definitions
To say or do something again or repeatedly.
/riːˈɪtəreɪt/
To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
The teacher reiterated the instructions for the assignment.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're explaining something important to your friend. If they don't understand, you say it again, maybe a different way. That's reiterating! It's like giving a second try to make sure they get it. For instance: "I'm reiterating the importance of studying before the test!"
👶 For kids: To say something again.
More Examples
The speaker reiterated his point to ensure the audience understood.
She reiterated her decision to leave the company.
The safety guidelines were reiterated before the start of the experiment.
How It's Used
"The CEO reiterated his commitment to the project during the quarterly meeting."
"The lawyer reiterated the defendant's denial of the charges."
"The politician reiterated his support for the proposed legislation."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Latin *re-*, meaning "again," and *iterare*, meaning "to repeat." Introduced into English in the 16th century.
The word 'reiterate' was used in legal and academic contexts since the 16th century, often to emphasize the importance of previous statements or arguments.
Memory tip
Think of RE-ITERATE as repeating the same ITERATION (step) to make sure the message is clear.
Word Origin
"to repeat"