reiterate
gb/ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/ us/ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/
B2
Engelsk
~ 8000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Udsagnsord
formal
B2
action
1
say something again for emphasis
To say something again, usually because it is important or you want people to understand it clearly.
Brugsmønster:
to reiterate [something] / to reiterate that [clause]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use *reiterate* in very casual situations where *say again* or *repeat* sounds more natural in everyday speech. Also, some confuse *reiterate* with *retaliate* (to attack back) or *radiate* (to send out light or heat). Remember that *reiterate* is about saying or writing something again, usually in a formal or serious context.
Synonymer
repeat (The most direct and general synonym; slightly less formal and does not always suggest special emphasis.)
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restate (Suggests saying something again, sometimes in different words, often in explanations or negotiations.)
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emphasize (Focuses on making something seem important; does not always include the idea of saying it again, but often overlaps in use.)
Antonymer
ignore (If you reiterate a point you focus on it again; if you ignore it you choose not to mention or think about it.)
Ordforbindelser
reiterate a point
|reiterate a concern
|reiterate a request
|reiterate that [clause]
|let me reiterate
|I would like to reiterate
Temaer
communication
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Let me reiterate that safety is our top priority.
- The minister reiterated that there would be no tax increase this year.
- She reiterated her main point so that everyone in the room would remember it.
- The email reiterated the instructions already given in the meeting.
- During the press conference, the coach reiterated his support for the player.
Læringseksempler
- Let me reiterate the rules for this game.
- The teacher reiterated that the exam is next Monday.
- He reiterated his idea because some people did not hear him.
- The manager reiterated the plan in simple words.
- In her letter, she reiterated that she wanted to help.
Udsagnsord
formal
B2
action
2
repeat an action such as a request
To make the same request, offer, or warning again.
Brugsmønster:
to reiterate [an offer/request/warning]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may think *reiterate* can be used for any repeated physical action (like *reiterate a jump*), but this sense is usually limited to things like offers, requests, warnings, support, and commitments in formal or official contexts.
Synonymer
renew (Common in formal and business English for repeating an offer, request, or promise, often after some time has passed.)
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repeat (General word for doing something again; less formal and not limited to requests or offers.)
Antonymer
withdraw (If you reiterate an offer or request you make it again; if you withdraw it you take it back and no longer make it.)
Ordforbindelser
reiterate an offer
|reiterate a request
|reiterate a warning
|reiterate support
|reiterate a commitment
Temaer
work
|business
|law
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The company reiterated its offer to cover the full cost of repairs.
- I would like to reiterate my request for a meeting next week.
- The health department reiterated its warning to boil tap water before drinking it.
- Several members reiterated their support for the proposal despite the criticism.
- The union reiterated its demand for safer working conditions.
Læringseksempler
- The hotel reiterated its offer of a free room for one night.
- She reiterated her request for more time to finish the project.
- The doctor reiterated his warning about smoking.
- The manager reiterated the promise of a bonus at the end of the year.
- The school reiterated its rule about phones in class.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
reiterate
IPA
GB/ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/
US/ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
re - it - er - ate (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (it)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: reiterate
- 3rd Person Singular: reiterates
- Present Participle: reiterating
- Past: reiterated
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
let me reiterate
1/lˈɛt mˈi ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
politely introduce a repeated point
A polite and formal way to say that you will say something again because it is important or people may not have understood.
Eksempler
- Let me reiterate: we cannot miss this deadline.
- Before we move on, let me reiterate the key dates for the project.
- Let me reiterate that all personal data will be kept confidential.