repeat
14 synonyms and 0 antonyms for repeat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To say or do something again.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use repeat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French repeter, from Latin repetere, "to attack again, to seek again," from re- plus petere, "to seek."
Full origin of repeat →Frequently asked questions
What does “repeat” mean?
The word “repeat” means to say or do something again. In plain terms, to do, say, or show something again.
How do you pronounce “repeat”?
“Repeat” is pronounced rih-PEET (/ɹɪˈpiːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “repeat” in a sentence?
Here is “repeat” used in a sentence: “Could you repeat the question, please?”
What is another word for “repeat”?
Words with a similar meaning to “repeat” include reiterate, reprise, rework see also Thesaurus:reiterate, recrudesce, recourse and recur.
What part of speech is “repeat”?
Depending on how it is used, “repeat” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “repeat” come from?
The word “repeat” comes from Latin. From Old French repeter, from Latin repetere, "to attack again, to seek again," from re- plus petere, "to seek.".
Is “repeat” a common word?
“Repeat” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “repeat” have?
“Repeat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to say or do something again.
What is the difference between repeat and reiterate?
Both mean to say something again, but reiterate is narrower and more formal, used for restating a point to stress it or make it clear. Repeat is broader and everyday: you can repeat words, actions, mistakes, or a whole process. You reiterate an argument; you repeat almost anything that happens more than once.
Can repeat be a noun?
Yes. Besides the verb, repeat is a common noun for something shown or done again, most often a rerun on television — 'this episode is a repeat.' It can also mean a recurrence, as in a repeat of last year's problems, or in music a passage marked to be played twice.
What is an example of repeat in a sentence?
Repeat works for words or actions done again. For instance: 'Could you repeat the question?' asks someone to say it once more. 'The team hopes to repeat last season's success' means achieving it again. 'Repeat the exercise ten times' gives an instruction to do the same action over and over.