Reiterate
Verb
Definition: To say or do again, often repeatedly.
Synonyms: Repeat, Echo, Restate
Antonyms: Retract, Revoke, Withdraw
Examples:
- He reiterated his instructions to make sure everyone understood.
- The professor reiterated the main points of the lecture.
Mnemonics:
- "Reiterate" sounds like "repeat" and they both convey the idea of doing something again.
Etymology:
Origin:
Late Middle English from Latin 'reiterare', from 're-' (again) + 'iterare' (to repeat), from 'iterum' (again).
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the late Middle Ages and has maintained its meaning over time.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Reiterate one's point"
Explanation:To emphasize or clarify one's point by restating it.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Using "reiterate" interchangeably with "reinforce" or "emphasize".
Explanation:While "reiterate" can convey emphasis, it specifically means to repeat something, not just to reinforce or emphasize it.