reiterate
gb/ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/ us/ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/
B2
English
~ 8000
megismétel, ismételten hangsúlyoz
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
to reiterate [something] / to reiterate that [clause]
Let me reiterate that safety is our top priority.
Hadd ismételjem meg, hogy számunkra a biztonság a legfontosabb.
The minister reiterated that there would be no tax increase this year.
A miniszter megismételte, hogy idén nem lesz adóemelés.
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.
Learner examples
Let me reiterate the rules for this game.
Hadd ismételjem meg ennek a játéknak a szabályait.
The teacher reiterated that the exam is next Monday.
A tanár megismételte, hogy a vizsga jövő hétfőn lesz.
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.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
say something again for emphasis
Collocations
reiterate a point
|reiterate a concern
|reiterate a request
|reiterate that [clause]
|let me reiterate
|I would like to reiterate
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
ignore (If you reiterate a point you focus on it again; if you ignore it you choose not to mention or think about it.)
Themes
communication
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say something again, usually because it is important or you want people to understand it clearly.
To say or write something again, often to make it clearer or to show that it is important.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
megismétel
B1
Usage pattern:
to reiterate [an offer/request/warning]
The company reiterated its offer to cover the full cost of repairs.
A vállalat megismételte ajánlatát, hogy teljes egészében fedezi a javítások költségét.
I would like to reiterate my request for a meeting next week.
Szeretném megismételni a kérésemet, hogy jövő héten találkozzunk.
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.
Learner examples
The hotel reiterated its offer of a free room for one night.
A szálloda megismételte az ajánlatát, hogy egy éjszakára ingyenes szobát biztosít.
She reiterated her request for more time to finish the project.
Megismételte a kérését, hogy több időt kapjon a projekt befejezésére.
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.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
repeat an action such as a request
Collocations
reiterate an offer
|reiterate a request
|reiterate a warning
|reiterate support
|reiterate a commitment
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
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.)
Themes
work
|business
|law
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make the same request, offer, or warning again.
To do something again, especially to make a request, offer, or warning once more.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reiterate
IPA
GB/ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/
US/ɹiˈɪtɚˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
re - it - er - ate (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (it)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: reiterate
- 3rd Person Singular: reiterates
- Present Participle: reiterating
- Past: reiterated
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.