verb
reiterate
ree-IHT-uh-rayt
verb
1
To say something again, usually for emphasis or clarity.
"The teacher reiterated the deadline so no one could claim confusion."
"He reiterated his commitment to the project during the call."
How to Use Reiterate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo repeat a point, often to make sure it is understood.
Common mistake
Reiterate means to repeat something already said, not simply to state something for the first time.
Common pairings
reiterate a point
reiterate that
Word Forms
more reiterate comparative, reiterated past tense, reiterates plural, reiterates singular, most reiterate superlative
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Etymology
From Late Latin reiterare, "to repeat," from re- ("again") plus iterare ("to repeat"), from iterum ("again").