Reiterate
verb /riːˈɪtəreɪt/ — To say or explain something again, more clearly.
Definition
To repeat something you have said before, usually to make it clearer or to emphasise it.
Beyond the definition
Reiterate is the word for when once isn't enough — when an important point needs repeating because it matters, or because it wasn't heard. Unlike just 'repeating', reiterate implies intention and clarity.
Origin & history
From Latin reiterare — to repeat (re- 'again' + iterare 'to do a second time', from iterum 'again').
Example sentences
Illustrative sentences for learning, not verified community posts or sourced quotations.
I want to reiterate that the deadline is Friday — no exceptions.
She reiterated the main points at the end of the presentation to make sure they landed.
He reiterated his concern in writing after the meeting.
How to use it
This entry uses a verb. Follow the examples for tense and any objects or prepositions it needs.
Choose “Reiterate” when the meaning fits your context: To repeat something you have said before, usually to make it clearer or to emphasise it.
Synonyms
repeat, restate, emphasise, stress, recap
Antonyms
contradict, retract
Related words
Word in the Wild
See how this word appears in life, language and stories.
Illustrative sentences and imagined stories for learning — not verified sightings, interviews, or sourced quotations.
Fictional scene
Reviewing Plans with Colleagues
A team leader reviews a map and architectural model with colleagues, using composed, open gestures to emphasize their points clearly.
The team leader's measured gestures while discussing the model suggest the act of reiterating a point to ensure clarity. By calmly pointing to the diagram, they emphasize the importance of the shared information, ensuring that the colleagues fully understand the direction being set.
Image credit: Wordspun · AI-generated conceptual illustration
Questions about this word
What does "Reiterate" mean?
Reiterate is verb meaning: To say or explain something again, more clearly.. To repeat something you have said before, usually to make it clearer or to emphasise it.
Where does the word "Reiterate" come from?
From Latin reiterare — to repeat (re- 'again' + iterare 'to do a second time', from iterum 'again').