What is the difference between reiterate and repeat?

How is reiterate different from repeat?

Can you use reiterate in academic writing?

Can reiterate be used in academic essays?

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reiterate

/rɪˈtɪər.ə.ˌreɪt/

IELTSAcademic

verb

To say or do something again, often to emphasize or make sure it is understood.

I will reiterate the key requirements for the exam.
She reiterated her stance during the meeting.
They reiterated the need for more funding.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'repeat' is more neutral and common; 'reiterate' is more formal and often used in academic or careful speech. 'Recap' is shorter and casual, while 'reiterate' stresses careful emphasis.

In other languages

Spanish: Reiterar
Japanese: 改めて述べる
Korean: 재강조하다
Vietnamese: Lặp lại
Chinese: 重申

Etymology

From Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare meaning 'to do or say again,' from re- 'again' + iter 'way.'

Common phrases

reiterate the main pointsreiterate your positionreiterate that

Synonyms

repeat restate rephrase reconfirm echo

Related words

emphasize repeat recap restate review

Frequently asked questions

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